Spot-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 maculicaudus (Spot-tailed Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マダラオヨタカ

Chinese 点斑尾夜鹰

Spanish Chotacabras Colipunteado

French Engoulevent à queue étoilée

German Fleckschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-de-rabo-maculado

Russian Пятнистохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

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Ladder-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis climacocerca

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 Spot-tailed Nightjar?

The scientific name of Spot-tailed Nightjar is Hydropsalis maculicaudus. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.

What is the conservation status of Spot-tailed Nightjar?

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

Where does Spot-tailed Nightjar live?

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

What family does Spot-tailed Nightjar belong to?

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

Is Spot-tailed Nightjar endangered?

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

What kingdom does Spot-tailed Nightjar belong to?

Spot-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis maculicaudus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Spot-tailed Nightjar?

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