Sand-colored Nighthawk

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

Chordeiles

Species

Chordeiles rupestris (Sand-colored Nighthawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スナイロアメリカヨタカ

Chinese 沙夜鷹

Spanish Añapero Arenisco

French Engoulevent sable

German Flussnachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-da-praia

Russian Песочный сумеречный козодой

Similar Species in Chordeiles

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Antillean Nighthawk

Chordeiles gundlachii

Least Concern

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Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

Least Concern

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Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

Least Concern

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Least Nighthawk

Chordeiles pusillus

Least Concern

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Nacunda Nighthawk

Chordeiles nacunda

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sand-colored Nighthawk?

The scientific name of Sand-colored Nighthawk is Chordeiles rupestris. It belongs to the genus Chordeiles.

What is the conservation status of Sand-colored Nighthawk?

Sand-colored Nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sand-colored Nighthawk live?

Sand-colored Nighthawk is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Sand-colored Nighthawk belong to?

Sand-colored Nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris) belongs to the genus Chordeiles, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Sand-colored Nighthawk endangered?

No, Sand-colored Nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sand-colored Nighthawk belong to?

Sand-colored Nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Sand-colored Nighthawk?

The closest relatives of Sand-colored Nighthawk in the genus Chordeiles include Antillean Nighthawk, Common Nighthawk, Lesser Nighthawk, Least Nighthawk, Nacunda Nighthawk.