梯尾夜鷹 (Ladder-tailed Nightjar)

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (动物界)

Phylum

Chordata (脊索动物门)

Class

Aves (鳥綱)

Order

Caprimulgiformes (夜鷹目)

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Hydropsalis

Species

Hydropsalis climacocerca (梯尾夜鷹)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese マタオヨタカ

Chinese 梯尾夜鷹

Spanish Chotacabras Coliescalera

French Engoulevent trifide

German Staffelschwanz-Nachtschwalbe

Portuguese acurana

Russian Южноамериканский острохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

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剪尾夜鷹

Hydropsalis torquata

Least Concern

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点斑尾夜鹰

Hydropsalis maculicaudus

Least Concern

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白尾夜鷹

Hydropsalis cayennensis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 梯尾夜鷹?

The scientific name of 梯尾夜鷹 is Hydropsalis climacocerca. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.

What is the conservation status of 梯尾夜鷹?

梯尾夜鷹 (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does 梯尾夜鷹 live?

梯尾夜鷹 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does 梯尾夜鷹 belong to?

梯尾夜鷹 (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.

Is 梯尾夜鷹 endangered?

No, 梯尾夜鷹 (Hydropsalis climacocerca) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does 梯尾夜鷹 belong to?

梯尾夜鷹 (Hydropsalis climacocerca) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

What are the closest relatives of 梯尾夜鷹?

The closest relatives of 梯尾夜鷹 in the genus Hydropsalis include 剪尾夜鷹, 点斑尾夜鹰, 白尾夜鷹.