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Plain Nightjar

Caprimulgus inornatus

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 (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Caprimulgiformes (Çobanaldatanlar)
Family
Caprimulgidae
Genus
Caprimulgus
Species
Caprimulgus inornatus (Plain Nightjar)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムジヨタカ
Chinese 平原夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras sencillo
French Engoulevent terne
German Marmornachtschwalbe
Russian Серый козодой

Similar Species in Caprimulgus

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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
Least Concern
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Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
Least Concern
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Black-shouldered Nightjar
Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
Not Evaluated
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Bonaparte's Nightjar
Caprimulgus concretus
Vulnerable
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Eurasian Nightjar
Caprimulgus europaeus
Near Threatened
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Jungle Nightjar
Caprimulgus indicus
Least Concern
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Freckled Nightjar
Caprimulgus tristigma
Least Concern
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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
Least Concern
View all species in Caprimulgus →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Plain Nightjar?
The scientific name of Plain Nightjar is Caprimulgus inornatus. It belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.
What is the conservation status of Plain Nightjar?
Plain Nightjar (Caprimulgus inornatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Plain Nightjar live?
Plain Nightjar is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Plain Nightjar belong to?
Plain Nightjar (Caprimulgus inornatus) belongs to the genus Caprimulgus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is Plain Nightjar endangered?
No, Plain Nightjar (Caprimulgus inornatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Plain Nightjar belong to?
Plain Nightjar (Caprimulgus inornatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Plain Nightjar?
The closest relatives of Plain Nightjar in the genus Caprimulgus include Abyssinian Nightjar, Andaman Nightjar, Bates's Nightjar, Black-shouldered Nightjar, Bonaparte's Nightjar.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Caprimulgus — 20 Species

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Abyssinian Nightjar
Caprimulgus poliocephalus
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Andaman Nightjar
Caprimulgus andamanicus
LC 🐾
Bates's Nightjar
Caprimulgus batesi
LC 🐾
Black-shouldered Nightjar
Caprimulgus nigriscapularis
NE 🐾
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 🐾
Gray Nightjar
Caprimulgus jotaka
LC 🐾
Indian Nightjar
Caprimulgus asiaticus
LC 🐾
Itombwe Nightjar
Caprimulgus prigoginei
EN 🐾
Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
LC 🐾
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 🐾
Palau Nightjar
Caprimulgus phalaena
NT 🐾
Pennant-winged Nightjar
Caprimulgus vexillarius
LC
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