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Mexican Whip-poor-will

Antrostomus arizonae

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Antrostomus
Species
Antrostomus arizonae (Mexican Whip-poor-will)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 墨西哥三声夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras cuerporruín mexicano
French Engoulevent d'Arizona
German Mexikonachtschwalbe
Russian Аризонский жалобный козодой

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Least Concern
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Antrostomus carolinensis
Least Concern
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Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
Endangered
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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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Rufous Nightjar
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Least Concern
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Silky-tailed Nightjar
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Tawny-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus salvini
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican Whip-poor-will?
The scientific name of Mexican Whip-poor-will is Antrostomus arizonae. It belongs to the genus Antrostomus.
What is the conservation status of Mexican Whip-poor-will?
Mexican Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus arizonae) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mexican Whip-poor-will live?
Mexican Whip-poor-will is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mexican Whip-poor-will belong to?
Mexican Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus arizonae) belongs to the genus Antrostomus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Mexican Whip-poor-will endangered?
No, Mexican Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus arizonae) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mexican Whip-poor-will belong to?
Mexican Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus arizonae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican Whip-poor-will?
The closest relatives of Mexican Whip-poor-will in the genus Antrostomus include Hispaniolan Nightjar, Chuck-will's-widow, Puerto Rican Nightjar, Dusky Nightjar, Greater Antillean Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Antrostomus — 12 Species

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Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
LC
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Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
LC
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Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
LC 🐾
Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
EN 🐾
Dusky Nightjar
Antrostomus saturatus
LC 🐾
Greater Antillean Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
LC 🐾
Rufous Nightjar
Antrostomus rufus
LC 🐾
Silky-tailed Nightjar
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
LC 🐾
Tawny-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus salvini
LC 🐾
Yucatan Nightjar
Antrostomus badius
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Buff-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus ridgwayi
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Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
NT
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