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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo

Nyctibius aethereus

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 aethereus (Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガタチヨタカ
Chinese 長尾林鴟
Spanish Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo
French Ibijau à longue queue
German Langschwanz-Tagschläfer
Portuguese urutau-pardo
Russian Длиннохвостый 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) Grande
Nyctibius grandis
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) Colilargo?
The scientific name of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo is Nyctibius aethereus. It belongs to the genus Nyctibius.
What is the conservation status of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo (Nyctibius aethereus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo live?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo belong to?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo (Nyctibius aethereus) belongs to the genus Nyctibius, which is part of the taxonomic family Nyctibiidae.
Is Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo endangered?
No, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo (Nyctibius aethereus) 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) Colilargo belong to?
Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo (Nyctibius aethereus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo?
The closest relatives of Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo in the genus Nyctibius include Nictibio aliblanco, Nictibio jamaicano, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Andino, Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande, 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
LC
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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Colilargo
Nyctibius aethereus
LC
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Nictibio (Puntepalo) Grande
Nyctibius grandis
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Perico ligero, madre luna, mira-pa´l-cielo, bien-parado
Nyctibius griseus
LC
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