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Savanna Nightjar

Caprimulgus affinis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (प्राणी)
Phylum
Chordata (रज्जुकी)
Class
Aves (पक्षी)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Caprimulgus
Species
Caprimulgus affinis (Savanna Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロアゴヨタカ
Chinese 林夜鷹〔南亞夜鷹〕
Spanish Chotacabras de sabana
French Engoulevent affin
German Savannennachtschwalbe
Russian Саванный козодой
Thai นกตบยุงป่าโคก

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Least Concern
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
Least Concern
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Black-shouldered Nightjar
Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
Not Evaluated
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Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
Vulnerable
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Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Near Threatened
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Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Least Concern
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Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
Least Concern
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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Savanna Nightjar?
The scientific name of Savanna Nightjar is Caprimulgus affinis. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.
What is the conservation status of Savanna Nightjar?
Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Savanna Nightjar live?
Savanna Nightjar is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Savanna Nightjar belong to?
Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Savanna Nightjar endangered?
No, Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Savanna Nightjar belong to?
Savanna Nightjar (Caprimulgus affinis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Savanna Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Savanna Nightjar in the genus Caprimulgus include Abyssinian Nightjar, Andaman Nightjar, Bates's Nightjar, Black-shouldered Nightjar, Bonaparte's Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
LC 🐾
Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
LC 🐾
Black-shouldered Nightjar
Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
NE 🐾
Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
VU 🐾
Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
NT 🐾
Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
LC 🐾
Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
LC 🐾
Golden Nightjar
Caprimulgus eximius
LC 🐾
Gray Nightjar
Caprimulgus jotaka
LC 🐾
Indian Nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
LC 🐾
Itombwe Nightjar
Caprimulgus prigoginei
EN 🐾
Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
LC 🐾
Jerdon's Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
LC 🐾
Long-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus climacurus
LC 🐾
Mees's Nightjar
Caprimulgus meesi
LC 🐾
Nechisar Nightjar
Caprimulgus solala
VU 🐾
Nubian Nightjar
Caprimulgus nubicus
LC 🐾
Palau Nightjar
Caprimulgus phalaena
NT 🐾
Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
LC
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