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Silky-tailed Nightjar

Antrostomus sericocaudatus

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 sericocaudatus (Silky-tailed Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マルオヨタカ
Chinese 丝尾夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras coladeseda
French Engoulevent à queue de soie
German Seidennachtschwalbe
Portuguese bacurau-rabo-de-seda
Russian Шелкохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Antrostomus

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Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
Least Concern
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Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
Least Concern
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Chuck-will's-widow
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
Antrostomus rufus
Least Concern
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Tawny-collared Nightjar
Antrostomus salvini
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Antrostomus — 12 Species

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Hispaniolan Nightjar
Antrostomus ekmani
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Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
LC 🐾
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
LC 🐾
Puerto Rican Nightjar
Antrostomus noctitherus
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Dusky Nightjar
Antrostomus saturatus
LC 🐾
Greater Antillean Nightjar
Antrostomus cubanensis
LC 🐾
Rufous Nightjar
Antrostomus rufus
LC
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Silky-tailed Nightjar
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
LC
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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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