Swallow-tailed Nightjar

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hewan)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (burung)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Uropsalis

Species

Uropsalis segmentata (Swallow-tailed Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ツバメヨタカ

Chinese 小燕尾夜鹰

Spanish Chotacabras golondrina

French Engoulevent à queue d'aronde

German Schwalbenschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Russian Вилохвостый ласточковый козодой

Similar Species in Uropsalis

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Lyre-tailed Nightjar

Uropsalis lyra

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Swallow-tailed Nightjar?

The scientific name of Swallow-tailed Nightjar is Uropsalis segmentata. It belongs to the genus Uropsalis.

What is the conservation status of Swallow-tailed Nightjar?

Swallow-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Swallow-tailed Nightjar live?

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

What family does Swallow-tailed Nightjar belong to?

Swallow-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata) belongs to the genus Uropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Swallow-tailed Nightjar endangered?

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

What kingdom does Swallow-tailed Nightjar belong to?

Swallow-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Swallow-tailed Nightjar?

The closest relatives of Swallow-tailed Nightjar in the genus Uropsalis include Lyre-tailed Nightjar.