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Engoulevent sombre

Caprimulgus fraenatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (animal)

Chordata (Chordates)

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Species

Caprimulgus fraenatus (Engoulevent sombre)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハイイロヨタカ

Chinese 乌夜鹰

Spanish Chotacabras oscuro

French Engoulevent sombre

German Zügelnachtschwalbe

Russian Уздечковый козодой

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

Engoulevent à balanciers

Caprimulgus longipennis

Engoulevent à collier roux

Caprimulgus ruficollis

Engoulevent à épaulettes noires

Caprimulgus nigriscapularis

Engoulevent affin

Caprimulgus affinis

Engoulevent à joues rousses

Caprimulgus rufigena

Engoulevent à longue queue

Caprimulgus climacurus

Engoulevent d'Abyssinie

Caprimulgus poliocephalus

Engoulevent de Bates

Caprimulgus batesi

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Caprimulgiformes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Engoulevent sombre?

The scientific name of Engoulevent sombre is Caprimulgus fraenatus. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.

What is the conservation status of Engoulevent sombre?

Engoulevent sombre (Caprimulgus fraenatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Engoulevent sombre live?

Engoulevent sombre is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Engoulevent sombre belong to?

Engoulevent sombre (Caprimulgus fraenatus) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Engoulevent sombre endangered?

No, Engoulevent sombre (Caprimulgus fraenatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Engoulevent sombre belong to?

Engoulevent sombre (Caprimulgus fraenatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Engoulevent sombre?

The closest relatives of Engoulevent sombre in the genus Caprimulgus include Engoulevent à balanciers, Engoulevent à collier roux, Engoulevent à épaulettes noires, Engoulevent affin, Engoulevent à joues rousses.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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Engoulevent à balanciers

Caprimulgus longipennis

Engoulevent à collier roux

Caprimulgus ruficollis

Engoulevent à épaulettes noires

Caprimulgus nigriscapularis

Engoulevent affin

Caprimulgus affinis

Engoulevent à joues rousses

Caprimulgus rufigena

Engoulevent à longue queue

Caprimulgus climacurus

Engoulevent d'Abyssinie

Caprimulgus poliocephalus

Engoulevent de Bates

Caprimulgus batesi

Engoulevent de Bonaparte

Caprimulgus concretus

Engoulevent de Horsfield

Caprimulgus macrurus

Engoulevent de Jerdon

Caprimulgus atripennis

Engoulevent de Mees

Caprimulgus meesi

Engoulevent de Nubie

Caprimulgus nubicus

Engoulevent de Palau

Caprimulgus phalaena

Engoulevent de Prigogine

Caprimulgus prigoginei

Engoulevent de Reichenow

Caprimulgus clarus

Engoulevent de Salvadori

Caprimulgus pulchellus

Engoulevent des Andaman

Caprimulgus andamanicus

Engoulevent des Célèbes

Caprimulgus celebensis

Engoulevent des épines

Caprimulgus donaldsoni

Data verified mars 2026

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