🐾

Rostnachtschwalbe

Antrostomus rufus

Least Concern

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)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Antrostomus
Species
Antrostomus rufus (Rostnachtschwalbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカヨタカ
Chinese 棕夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras Rufo
French Engoulevent roux
German Rostnachtschwalbe
Portuguese joão-corta-pau
Russian Рыжий козодой

Similar Species in Antrostomus

🐾
Bergnachtschwalbe
Antrostomus saturatus
Least Concern
🐾
Braunhals-Nachtschwalbe
Antrostomus ridgwayi
Least Concern
🐾
Carolinanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus carolinensis
Least Concern
🐾
Guatemalanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus badius
Least Concern
🐾
Hispaniolanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus ekmani
Least Concern
🐾
Kubanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus cubanensis
Least Concern
🐾
Mexikonachtschwalbe
Antrostomus arizonae
Least Concern
🐾
Puerto-Rico-Nachtschwalbe
Antrostomus noctitherus
Endangered
View all species in Antrostomus →

Explore More

ki…
Tier
Kingdom
ph…
Chordatiere
Phylum
cl…
Vögel
Class
or…
Schwalmartige
Order
fa…
Caprimulgidae
Family
ge…
Antrostomus
Genus

Compare Species

vs Bergnachtschwalbe vs Braunhals-Nachtschwalbe vs Carolinanachtschwalbe vs Guatemalanachtschwalbe

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 4 Countries

View all 4 countries →

Genus Antrostomus — 12 Species

🐾
Bergnachtschwalbe
Antrostomus saturatus
LC 🐾
Braunhals-Nachtschwalbe
Antrostomus ridgwayi
LC 🐾
Carolinanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus carolinensis
LC 🐾
Guatemalanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus badius
LC 🐾
Hispaniolanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus ekmani
LC 🐾
Kubanachtschwalbe
Antrostomus cubanensis
LC 🐾
Mexikonachtschwalbe
Antrostomus arizonae
LC 🐾
Puerto-Rico-Nachtschwalbe
Antrostomus noctitherus
EN
🐾
Rostnachtschwalbe
Antrostomus rufus
LC
🐾
Salvinnachtschwalbe
Antrostomus salvini
LC 🐾
Schwarzkehl-Nachtschwalbe
Antrostomus vociferus
NT 🐾
Seidennachtschwalbe
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
LC
View all →

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

🐦
BirdFYI
11,000+ Bird Species
 🐟
FishFYI
Fish & Marine Life
 🦕
DinoFYI
6,000+ Dinosaurs
 🌿
PlantFYI
379,000+ Plants

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia