Short-tailed 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

Lurocalis

Species

Lurocalis semitorquatus (Short-tailed Nighthawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タンビヨタカ

Chinese 半領夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras cola corta

French Engoulevent à queue courte

German Bändernachtschwalbe

Portuguese tuju

Russian Полуошейниковый козодой

Similar Species in Lurocalis

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Rufous-bellied Nighthawk

Lurocalis rufiventris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Short-tailed Nighthawk?

The scientific name of Short-tailed Nighthawk is Lurocalis semitorquatus. It belongs to the genus Lurocalis.

What is the conservation status of Short-tailed Nighthawk?

Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Short-tailed Nighthawk live?

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

What family does Short-tailed Nighthawk belong to?

Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus) belongs to the genus Lurocalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Short-tailed Nighthawk endangered?

No, Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Short-tailed Nighthawk belong to?

Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Short-tailed Nighthawk?

The closest relatives of Short-tailed Nighthawk in the genus Lurocalis include Rufous-bellied Nighthawk.