acurana

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 (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (ave)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Hydropsalis

Species

Hydropsalis climacocerca (acurana)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マタオヨタカ

Chinese 梯尾夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras Coliescalera

French Engoulevent trifide

German Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Portuguese acurana

Russian Южноамериканский острохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

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bacurau-de-cauda-branca

Hydropsalis cayennensis

Least Concern

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bacurau-de-rabo-maculado

Hydropsalis maculicaudus

Least Concern

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bacurau-tesoura

Hydropsalis torquata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of acurana?

The scientific name of acurana is Hydropsalis climacocerca. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.

What is the conservation status of acurana?

acurana (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does acurana live?

acurana is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does acurana belong to?

acurana (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is acurana endangered?

No, acurana (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does acurana belong to?

acurana (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of acurana?

The closest relatives of acurana in the genus Hydropsalis include bacurau-de-cauda-branca, bacurau-de-rabo-maculado, bacurau-tesoura.