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Welwitschnachtschwalbe

Caprimulgus fossii

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガボンヨタカ
Chinese 方尾夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras de Fosse
French Engoulevent du Mozambique
German Welwitschnachtschwalbe
Portuguese noitibó-de-moçambique
Russian Габонский козодой

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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Andamanen-Nachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Least Concern
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Dornbusch-Nachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
Least Concern
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Dschungelnachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus indicus
Least Concern
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Fahnennachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus longipennis
Least Concern
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Flaggennachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus vexillarius
Least Concern
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Fleckennachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus tristigma
Least Concern
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Graunachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus jotaka
Least Concern
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Hindunachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus asiaticus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Welwitschnachtschwalbe?
The scientific name of Welwitschnachtschwalbe is Caprimulgus fossii. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.
What is the conservation status of Welwitschnachtschwalbe?
Welwitschnachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus fossii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Welwitschnachtschwalbe live?
Welwitschnachtschwalbe is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Welwitschnachtschwalbe belong to?
Welwitschnachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus fossii) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Welwitschnachtschwalbe endangered?
No, Welwitschnachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus fossii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Welwitschnachtschwalbe belong to?
Welwitschnachtschwalbe (Caprimulgus fossii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Welwitschnachtschwalbe?
The closest relatives of Welwitschnachtschwalbe in the genus Caprimulgus include Andamanen-Nachtschwalbe, Dornbusch-Nachtschwalbe, Dschungelnachtschwalbe, Fahnennachtschwalbe, Flaggennachtschwalbe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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Andamanen-Nachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus andamanicus
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Dornbusch-Nachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
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Dschungelnachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus indicus
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Fahnennachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus longipennis
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Flaggennachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus vexillarius
LC 🐾
Fleckennachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus tristigma
LC 🐾
Graunachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus jotaka
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Hindunachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus asiaticus
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Höhennachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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Kurzschleppen-Nachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus clarus
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Langschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus macrurus
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Madagaskarnachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus madagascariensis
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Maharadschanachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus atripennis
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Marmornachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus inornatus
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Meesnachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus meesi
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Natalnachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus natalensis
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Nechisarnachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus solala
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Nubischer Ziegenmelker
Caprimulgus nubicus
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Palaunachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus phalaena
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Pfeifnachtschwalbe
Caprimulgus pectoralis
LC
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