Ladder-tailed Nightjar

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 (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Hydropsalis

Species

Hydropsalis climacocerca (Ladder-tailed Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マタオヨタカ

Chinese 梯尾夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras Coliescalera

French Engoulevent trifide

German Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Portuguese acurana

Russian Южноамериканский острохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

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Spot-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis maculicaudus

Least Concern

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Scissor-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis torquata

Least Concern

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White-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis cayennensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ladder-tailed Nightjar?

The scientific name of Ladder-tailed Nightjar is Hydropsalis climacocerca. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.

What is the conservation status of Ladder-tailed Nightjar?

Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Ladder-tailed Nightjar live?

Ladder-tailed Nightjar is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Ladder-tailed Nightjar belong to?

Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Ladder-tailed Nightjar endangered?

No, Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Ladder-tailed Nightjar belong to?

Ladder-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Ladder-tailed Nightjar?

The closest relatives of Ladder-tailed Nightjar in the genus Hydropsalis include Spot-tailed Nightjar, Scissor-tailed Nightjar, White-tailed Nightjar.