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Lyre-tailed Nightjar

Uropsalis lyra

Least Concern

About

O bacurau-lira (Uropsalis lyra) está classificado como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. É uma espécie amplamente distribuída e abundante em sua área de ocorrência, com populações estáveis e sem preocupações imediatas de conservação.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タテゴトヨタカ
Chinese 大燕尾夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras lira
French Engoulevent lyre
German Leierschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
Russian Лирохвостый ласточковый козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lyre-tailed Nightjar?
The scientific name of Lyre-tailed Nightjar is Uropsalis lyra. It belongs to the genus Uropsalis.
What is the conservation status of Lyre-tailed Nightjar?
Lyre-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis lyra) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lyre-tailed Nightjar live?
Lyre-tailed Nightjar is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Lyre-tailed Nightjar belong to?
Lyre-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis lyra) belongs to the genus Uropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Lyre-tailed Nightjar endangered?
No, Lyre-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis lyra) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lyre-tailed Nightjar belong to?
Lyre-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis lyra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Lyre-tailed Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Lyre-tailed Nightjar in the genus Uropsalis include Swallow-tailed Nightjar.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Uropsalis — 2 Species

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Lyre-tailed Nightjar
Uropsalis lyra
LC
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Swallow-tailed Nightjar
Uropsalis segmentata
LC

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