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Eurasian Nightjar

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.

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

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Species

Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian Nightjar)

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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Abyssinian Nightjar

Caprimulgus poliocephalus

Least Concern

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Andaman Nightjar

Caprimulgus andamanicus

Black-shouldered Nightjar

Caprimulgus nigriscapularis

Not Evaluated

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Bonaparte's Nightjar

Caprimulgus concretus

Vulnerable

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Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar

Caprimulgus donaldsoni

Least Concern

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Egyptian Nightjar

Caprimulgus aegyptius

Not Evaluated

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Fiery-necked Nightjar

Caprimulgus pectoralis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eurasian Nightjar?

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

What is the conservation status of Eurasian Nightjar?

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

Where does Eurasian Nightjar live?

Eurasian Nightjar 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 Eurasian Nightjar belong to?

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

What kingdom does Eurasian Nightjar belong to?

Eurasian Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Eurasian Nightjar?

The closest relatives of Eurasian Nightjar in the genus Caprimulgus include Abyssinian Nightjar, Andaman Nightjar, Bates's Nightjar, Black-shouldered Nightjar, Bonaparte's Nightjar.