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Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

Least Concern

About

Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)

Species

Chordeiles acutipennis (Lesser Nighthawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コアメリカヨタカ

Chinese 小灰眉夜鹰

Spanish Chotacabras menor

French Engoulevent minime

German Texasnachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-de-asa-fina

Russian Малый сумеречный козодой

Similar Species in Chordeiles

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Antillean Nighthawk

Chordeiles gundlachii

Sand-colored Nighthawk

Chordeiles rupestris

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Nighthawk?

The scientific name of Lesser Nighthawk is Chordeiles acutipennis. It belongs to the genus Chordeiles.

What is the conservation status of Lesser Nighthawk?

Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Lesser Nighthawk live?

Lesser Nighthawk is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Lesser Nighthawk belong to?

Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) belongs to the genus Chordeiles, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is Lesser Nighthawk endangered?

No, Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lesser Nighthawk belong to?

Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Nighthawk?

The closest relatives of Lesser Nighthawk in the genus Chordeiles include Antillean Nighthawk, Common Nighthawk, Least Nighthawk, Nacunda Nighthawk, Sand-colored Nighthawk.