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joão-corta-pau

Antrostomus rufus

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカヨタカ
Chinese 棕夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras Rufo
French Engoulevent roux
German Rostnachtschwalbe
Portuguese joão-corta-pau
Russian Рыжий козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of joão-corta-pau?
The scientific name of joão-corta-pau is Antrostomus rufus. It belongs to the genus Antrostomus.
What is the conservation status of joão-corta-pau?
joão-corta-pau (Antrostomus rufus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does joão-corta-pau live?
joão-corta-pau is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does joão-corta-pau belong to?
joão-corta-pau (Antrostomus rufus) belongs to the genus Antrostomus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is joão-corta-pau endangered?
No, joão-corta-pau (Antrostomus rufus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does joão-corta-pau belong to?
joão-corta-pau (Antrostomus rufus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of joão-corta-pau?
The closest relatives of joão-corta-pau in the genus Antrostomus include bacurau-rabo-de-seda, noitibó-cantor, Puerto Rican Nightjar, Dusky Nightjar, Greater Antillean Nightjar.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Antrostomus — 12 Species

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bacurau-rabo-de-seda
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
LC
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joão-corta-pau
Antrostomus rufus
LC
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noitibó-cantor
Antrostomus vociferus
NT 🐾
Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
EN 🐾
Dusky Nightjar
Antrostomus saturatus
LC 🐾
Greater Antillean Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
LC 🐾
Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
LC 🐾
Tawny-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus salvini
LC 🐾
Yucatan Nightjar
Antrostomus badius
LC 🐾
Buff-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus ridgwayi
LC 🐾
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
LC
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