guácharo

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

Steatornithiformes (Steatornithiformes)

Family

Steatornithidae

Genus

Steatornis

Species

Steatornis caripensis (guácharo)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アブラヨタカ

Chinese 油鴟

Spanish Guácharo

French Guacharo des cavernes

German Fettschwalm

Portuguese guácharo

Russian Гуахаро

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of guácharo?

The scientific name of guácharo is Steatornis caripensis. It belongs to the genus Steatornis.

What is the conservation status of guácharo?

guácharo (Steatornis caripensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does guácharo live?

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

What family does guácharo belong to?

guácharo (Steatornis caripensis) belongs to the genus Steatornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Steatornithidae.

Is guácharo endangered?

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

What kingdom does guácharo belong to?

guácharo (Steatornis caripensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).