tuju

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

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Lurocalis

Species

Lurocalis semitorquatus (tuju)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タンビヨタカ

Chinese 半領夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras cola corta

French Engoulevent à queue courte

German Bändernachtschwalbe

Portuguese tuju

Russian Полуошейниковый козодой

Similar Species in Lurocalis

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Rufous-bellied Nighthawk

Lurocalis rufiventris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tuju?

The scientific name of tuju is Lurocalis semitorquatus. It belongs to the genus Lurocalis.

What is the conservation status of tuju?

tuju (Lurocalis semitorquatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does tuju live?

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

What family does tuju belong to?

tuju (Lurocalis semitorquatus) belongs to the genus Lurocalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is tuju endangered?

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

What kingdom does tuju belong to?

tuju (Lurocalis semitorquatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of tuju?

The closest relatives of tuju in the genus Lurocalis include Rufous-bellied Nighthawk.