🐾

bacurau-da-praia

Chordeiles rupestris

Least Concern

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 スナイロアメリカヨタカ
Chinese 沙夜鷹
Spanish Añapero Arenisco
French Engoulevent sable
German Flussnachtschwalbe
Portuguese bacurau-da-praia
Russian Песочный сумеречный козодой

Similar Species in Chordeiles

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bacurau-da-praia?
The scientific name of bacurau-da-praia is Chordeiles rupestris. It belongs to the genus Chordeiles.
What is the conservation status of bacurau-da-praia?
bacurau-da-praia (Chordeiles rupestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does bacurau-da-praia live?
bacurau-da-praia is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does bacurau-da-praia belong to?
bacurau-da-praia (Chordeiles rupestris) belongs to the genus Chordeiles, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is bacurau-da-praia endangered?
No, bacurau-da-praia (Chordeiles rupestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does bacurau-da-praia belong to?
bacurau-da-praia (Chordeiles rupestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of bacurau-da-praia?
The closest relatives of bacurau-da-praia in the genus Chordeiles include bacurau-de-asa-fina, bacurau-norte-americano, bacurauzinho, corucão, Antillean Nighthawk.

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia