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Texasnachtschwalbe

Chordeiles acutipennis

Least Concern

About

Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (Schwalmartige)

Species

Chordeiles acutipennis (Texasnachtschwalbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コアメリカヨタカ

Chinese 小灰眉夜鹰

Spanish Chotacabras menor

French Engoulevent minime

German Texasnachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-de-asa-fina

Russian Малый сумеречный козодой

Similar Species in Chordeiles

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Antillennachtschwalbe

Chordeiles gundlachii

Weißbauch-Nachtschwalbe

Chordeiles nacunda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texasnachtschwalbe?

The scientific name of Texasnachtschwalbe is Chordeiles acutipennis. It belongs to the genus Chordeiles.

What is the conservation status of Texasnachtschwalbe?

Texasnachtschwalbe (Chordeiles acutipennis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Texasnachtschwalbe live?

Texasnachtschwalbe is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Texasnachtschwalbe belong to?

Texasnachtschwalbe (Chordeiles acutipennis) belongs to the genus Chordeiles, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Texasnachtschwalbe endangered?

No, Texasnachtschwalbe (Chordeiles acutipennis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Texasnachtschwalbe belong to?

Texasnachtschwalbe (Chordeiles acutipennis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Texasnachtschwalbe?

The closest relatives of Texasnachtschwalbe in the genus Chordeiles include Antillennachtschwalbe, Falkennachtschwalbe, Flussnachtschwalbe, Gnomennachtschwalbe, Weißbauch-Nachtschwalbe.