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Eastern Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus vociferus

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ホイップアーウィルヨタカ
Chinese 三声夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras cuerporruín norteño
French Engoulevent bois-pourri
German Schwarzkehl-Nachtschwalbe
Portuguese noitibó-cantor
Russian Жалобный 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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Dusky Nightjar
Antrostomus saturatus
Least Concern
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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 Eastern Whip-poor-will?
The scientific name of Eastern Whip-poor-will is Antrostomus vociferus. It belongs to the genus Antrostomus.
What is the conservation status of Eastern Whip-poor-will?
Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eastern Whip-poor-will live?
Eastern Whip-poor-will is found in Distributed across Norway and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Eastern Whip-poor-will belong to?
Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) belongs to the genus Antrostomus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
What kingdom does Eastern Whip-poor-will belong to?
Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Eastern Whip-poor-will?
The closest relatives of Eastern Whip-poor-will in the genus Antrostomus include Buff-collared Nightjar, Chuck-will's-widow, Dusky Nightjar, Greater Antillean Nightjar, Hispaniolan Nightjar.

Native Range — 2 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 🐾
Dusky Nightjar
Antrostomus saturatus
LC
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
NT
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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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