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Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Hydropsalis climacocerca

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マタオヨタカ
Chinese 梯尾夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras Coliescalera
French Engoulevent trifide
German Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
Portuguese acurana
Russian Южноамериканский острохвостый козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe?
The scientific name of Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe is Hydropsalis climacocerca. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.
What is the conservation status of Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe?
Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe live?
Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe belong to?
Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe endangered?
No, Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe belong to?
Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe?
The closest relatives of Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe in the genus Hydropsalis include Fleckschwanz-Nachtschwalbe, Scherenschwanz-Nachtschwalbe, Weißschwanz-Nachtschwalbe.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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