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bacurau-de-cauda-branca

Hydropsalis cayennensis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オジロヨタカ
Chinese 白尾夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras Coliblanco
French Engoulevent coré
German Weißschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
Portuguese bacurau-de-cauda-branca
Russian Белохвостый козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bacurau-de-cauda-branca?
The scientific name of bacurau-de-cauda-branca is Hydropsalis cayennensis. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.
What is the conservation status of bacurau-de-cauda-branca?
bacurau-de-cauda-branca (Hydropsalis cayennensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does bacurau-de-cauda-branca live?
bacurau-de-cauda-branca is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does bacurau-de-cauda-branca belong to?
bacurau-de-cauda-branca (Hydropsalis cayennensis) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is bacurau-de-cauda-branca endangered?
No, bacurau-de-cauda-branca (Hydropsalis cayennensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does bacurau-de-cauda-branca belong to?
bacurau-de-cauda-branca (Hydropsalis cayennensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of bacurau-de-cauda-branca?
The closest relatives of bacurau-de-cauda-branca in the genus Hydropsalis include acurana, bacurau-de-rabo-maculado, bacurau-tesoura.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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