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Козодой

Caprimulgus europaeus

Near Threatened

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Eurasian Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Caprimulgiformes (козодоеобразные)

Species

Caprimulgus europaeus (Козодой)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヨーロッパヨタカ

Chinese 欧夜鹰

Spanish Chotacabras europeo

French engoulevent d`europe

German Ziegenmelker

Portuguese noitibó-cinzento

Russian Козодой

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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Абиссинский козодой

Caprimulgus poliocephalus

Caprimulgus concretus

Vulnerable

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Буланый козодой

Caprimulgus aegyptius

Caprimulgus vexillarius

Длиннохвостый козодой

Caprimulgus climacurus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Козодой?

The scientific name of Козодой is Caprimulgus europaeus. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.

What is the conservation status of Козодой?

Козодой (Caprimulgus europaeus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Козодой live?

Козодой is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Козодой belong to?

Козодой (Caprimulgus europaeus) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

What kingdom does Козодой belong to?

Козодой (Caprimulgus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Козодой?

The closest relatives of Козодой in the genus Caprimulgus include Абиссинский козодой, Большой козодой, Бонапартов козодой, Буланый козодой, Великолепный козодой.