White-tailed Nightjar

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オジロヨタカ

Chinese 白尾夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras Coliblanco

French Engoulevent coré

German Weißschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-de-cauda-branca

Russian Белохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

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Ladder-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis climacocerca

Least Concern

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Scissor-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis torquata

Least Concern

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Spot-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis maculicaudus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-tailed Nightjar?

The scientific name of White-tailed Nightjar is Hydropsalis cayennensis. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.

What is the conservation status of White-tailed Nightjar?

White-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis cayennensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-tailed Nightjar live?

White-tailed Nightjar is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does White-tailed Nightjar belong to?

White-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis cayennensis) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is White-tailed Nightjar endangered?

No, White-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis cayennensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does White-tailed Nightjar belong to?

White-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis cayennensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of White-tailed Nightjar?

The closest relatives of White-tailed Nightjar in the genus Hydropsalis include Ladder-tailed Nightjar, Scissor-tailed Nightjar, Spot-tailed Nightjar.