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Palau Nightjar

Caprimulgus phalaena

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Caprimulgus
Species
Caprimulgus phalaena (Palau Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 帕劳夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras de Palaos
French Engoulevent de Palau
German Palaunachtschwalbe

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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นกตบยุงป่าโคก
Caprimulgus affinis
Least Concern
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นกตบยุงภูเขา
Caprimulgus jotaka
Least Concern
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นกตบยุงเล็ก
Caprimulgus asiaticus
Least Concern
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นกตบยุงหางยาว
Caprimulgus macrurus
Least Concern
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Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Near Threatened
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Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Least Concern
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
Least Concern
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Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Palau Nightjar?
The scientific name of Palau Nightjar is Caprimulgus phalaena. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.
What is the conservation status of Palau Nightjar?
Palau Nightjar (Caprimulgus phalaena) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Palau Nightjar live?
Palau Nightjar is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Palau Nightjar belong to?
Palau Nightjar (Caprimulgus phalaena) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
What kingdom does Palau Nightjar belong to?
Palau Nightjar (Caprimulgus phalaena) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Palau Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Palau Nightjar in the genus Caprimulgus include นกตบยุงป่าโคก, นกตบยุงภูเขา, นกตบยุงเล็ก, นกตบยุงหางยาว, Bonaparte's Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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นกตบยุงป่าโคก
Caprimulgus affinis
LC 🐾
นกตบยุงภูเขา
Caprimulgus jotaka
LC 🐾
นกตบยุงเล็ก
Caprimulgus asiaticus
LC 🐾
นกตบยุงหางยาว
Caprimulgus macrurus
LC 🐾
Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
VU 🐾
Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
NT 🐾
Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
LC 🐾
Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
LC 🐾
Golden Nightjar
Caprimulgus eximius
LC 🐾
Itombwe Nightjar
Caprimulgus prigoginei
EN 🐾
Jerdon's Nightjar
Caprimulgus atripennis
LC 🐾
Long-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus climacurus
LC 🐾
Mees's Nightjar
Caprimulgus meesi
LC 🐾
Nechisar Nightjar
Caprimulgus solala
VU 🐾
Nubian Nightjar
Caprimulgus nubicus
LC
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Palau Nightjar
Caprimulgus phalaena
NT
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Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
LC 🐾
Philippine Nightjar
Caprimulgus manillensis
LC 🐾
Plain Nightjar
Caprimulgus inornatus
LC 🐾
Red-necked Nightjar
Caprimulgus ruficollis
NE
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