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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande

Nyctibius grandis

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 (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Nyctibiiformes (Nyctibiiformes)
Family
Nyctibiidae
Genus
Nyctibius
Species
Nyctibius grandis (Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオタチヨタカ
Chinese 大林鴟
Spanish Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande
French Grand Ibijau
German Riesentagschläfer
Portuguese urutau-grande
Russian Исполинский лесной козодой

Similar Species in Nyctibius

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Nictibio aliblanco
Nyctibius leucopterus
Least Concern
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Nictibio jamaicano
Nyctibius jamaicensis
Least Concern
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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino
Nyctibius maculosus
Least Concern
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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo
Nyctibius aethereus
Least Concern
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Perico ligero, madre luna, mira-pa´l-cielo, bien-parado
Nyctibius griseus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande?
The scientific name of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande is Nyctibius grandis. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.
What is the conservation status of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande (Nyctibius grandis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande live?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande belong to?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande (Nyctibius grandis) belongs to the genus Nyctibius, which is part of the taxonomic family Nyctibiidae.
Is Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande endangered?
No, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande (Nyctibius grandis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande belong to?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande (Nyctibius grandis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande?
The closest relatives of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande in the genus Nyctibius include Nictibio aliblanco, Nictibio jamaicano, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo, Perico ligero, madre luna, mira-pa´l-cielo, bien-parado.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Nyctibius — 6 Species

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Nictibio aliblanco
Nyctibius leucopterus
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Nictibio jamaicano
Nyctibius jamaicensis
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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino
Nyctibius maculosus
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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo
Nyctibius aethereus
LC
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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande
Nyctibius grandis
LC
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Perico ligero, madre luna, mira-pa´l-cielo, bien-parado
Nyctibius griseus
LC
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