bacurau-tesoura

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

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 torquata (bacurau-tesoura)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハサミヨタカ

Chinese 剪尾夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras tijereta

French Engoulevent à queue en ciseaux

German Scherenschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-tesoura

Russian Бразильский острохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

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acurana

Hydropsalis climacocerca

Least Concern

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bacurau-tesoura?

The scientific name of bacurau-tesoura is Hydropsalis torquata. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.

What is the conservation status of bacurau-tesoura?

bacurau-tesoura (Hydropsalis torquata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bacurau-tesoura live?

bacurau-tesoura is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does bacurau-tesoura belong to?

bacurau-tesoura (Hydropsalis torquata) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is bacurau-tesoura endangered?

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

What kingdom does bacurau-tesoura belong to?

bacurau-tesoura (Hydropsalis torquata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of bacurau-tesoura?

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