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Dusky Nightjar

Antrostomus saturatus

Least Concern

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 (Chordates)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Antrostomus
Species
Antrostomus saturatus (Dusky Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウスグロヨタカ
Chinese 美洲乌夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras fuliginoso
French Engoulevent montagnard
German Bergnachtschwalbe
Russian Тёмный козодой

Similar Species in Antrostomus

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Buff-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus ridgwayi
Least Concern
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Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Least Concern
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
Near Threatened
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Greater Antillean Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
Least Concern
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Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
Least Concern
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Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
Least Concern
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Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
Endangered
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Rufous Nightjar
Antrostomus rufus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dusky Nightjar?
The scientific name of Dusky Nightjar is Antrostomus saturatus. It belongs to the genus Antrostomus.
What is the conservation status of Dusky Nightjar?
Dusky Nightjar (Antrostomus saturatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dusky Nightjar live?
Dusky Nightjar is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Dusky Nightjar belong to?
Dusky Nightjar (Antrostomus saturatus) belongs to the genus Antrostomus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Dusky Nightjar endangered?
No, Dusky Nightjar (Antrostomus saturatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dusky Nightjar belong to?
Dusky Nightjar (Antrostomus saturatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Dusky Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Dusky Nightjar in the genus Antrostomus include Buff-collared Nightjar, Chuck-will's-widow, Eastern Whip-poor-will, Greater Antillean Nightjar, Hispaniolan Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Antrostomus — 12 Species

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Buff-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus ridgwayi
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Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
LC
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Dusky Nightjar
Antrostomus saturatus
LC
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
NT 🐾
Greater Antillean Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
LC 🐾
Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
LC 🐾
Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
LC 🐾
Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
EN 🐾
Rufous Nightjar
Antrostomus rufus
LC 🐾
Silky-tailed Nightjar
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
LC 🐾
Tawny-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus salvini
LC 🐾
Yucatan Nightjar
Antrostomus badius
LC
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