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bacurau-de-lajeado

Nyctipolus nigrescens

Least Concern

About

The Blackish Nightjar (Nyctipolus nigrescens) is a species in the genus Nyctipolus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

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

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Species

Nyctipolus nigrescens (bacurau-de-lajeado)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロヨタカ

Chinese 暗色夜鹰

Spanish Chotacabras Negruzco

French Engoulevent noirâtre

German Trauernachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-de-lajeado

Russian Траурный козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bacurau-de-lajeado?

The scientific name of bacurau-de-lajeado is Nyctipolus nigrescens. It belongs to the genus Nyctipolus.

What is the conservation status of bacurau-de-lajeado?

bacurau-de-lajeado (Nyctipolus nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bacurau-de-lajeado live?

bacurau-de-lajeado is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does bacurau-de-lajeado belong to?

bacurau-de-lajeado (Nyctipolus nigrescens) belongs to the genus Nyctipolus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is bacurau-de-lajeado endangered?

No, bacurau-de-lajeado (Nyctipolus nigrescens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does bacurau-de-lajeado belong to?

bacurau-de-lajeado (Nyctipolus nigrescens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bacurau-de-lajeado?

The closest relatives of bacurau-de-lajeado in the genus Nyctipolus include bacurauzinho-da-caatinga.