Scissor-tailed Nightjar

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

Hydropsalis

Species

Hydropsalis torquata (Scissor-tailed Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハサミヨタカ

Chinese 剪尾夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras tijereta

French Engoulevent à queue en ciseaux

German Scherenschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Portuguese bacurau-tesoura

Russian Бразильский острохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

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Ladder-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis climacocerca

Least Concern

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Spot-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis maculicaudus

Least Concern

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White-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis cayennensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scissor-tailed Nightjar?

The scientific name of Scissor-tailed Nightjar is Hydropsalis torquata. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.

What is the conservation status of Scissor-tailed Nightjar?

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

Where does Scissor-tailed Nightjar live?

Scissor-tailed Nightjar is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.

What family does Scissor-tailed Nightjar belong to?

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

Is Scissor-tailed Nightjar endangered?

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

What kingdom does Scissor-tailed Nightjar belong to?

Scissor-tailed Nightjar (Hydropsalis torquata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Scissor-tailed Nightjar?

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