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Square-tailed Nightjar

Caprimulgus fossii

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ガボンヨタカ
Chinese 方尾夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras de Fosse
French Engoulevent du Mozambique
German Welwitschnachtschwalbe
Portuguese noitibó-de-moçambique
Russian Габонский козодой

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
Least Concern
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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Least Concern
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
Least Concern
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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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Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Square-tailed Nightjar?
The scientific name of Square-tailed Nightjar is Caprimulgus fossii. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.
What is the conservation status of Square-tailed Nightjar?
Square-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Square-tailed Nightjar live?
Square-tailed Nightjar is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Square-tailed Nightjar belong to?
Square-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Square-tailed Nightjar endangered?
No, Square-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Square-tailed Nightjar belong to?
Square-tailed Nightjar (Caprimulgus fossii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Square-tailed Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Square-tailed Nightjar in the genus Caprimulgus include Abyssinian Nightjar, Andaman Nightjar, Bates's Nightjar, Black-shouldered Nightjar, Bonaparte's Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
LC 🐾
Black-shouldered Nightjar
Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
NE 🐾
Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
VU 🐾
Donaldson-Smith's Nightjar
Caprimulgus donaldsoni
LC 🐾
Egyptian Nightjar
Caprimulgus aegyptius
NE 🐾
Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
NT 🐾
Fiery-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus pectoralis
LC 🐾
Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
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Golden Nightjar
Caprimulgus eximius
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Gray Nightjar
Caprimulgus jotaka
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Indian Nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
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Itombwe Nightjar
Caprimulgus prigoginei
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Jerdon's Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
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Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
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Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
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Long-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus climacurus
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Madagascar Nightjar
Caprimulgus madagascariensis
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Mees's Nightjar
Caprimulgus meesi
LC
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