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棕夜鷹 (Rufous Nightjar)

Antrostomus rufus

Least Concern

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
Antrostomus
Species
Antrostomus rufus (棕夜鷹)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカヨタカ
Chinese 棕夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras Rufo
French Engoulevent roux
German Rostnachtschwalbe
Portuguese joão-corta-pau
Russian Рыжий козодой

Similar Species in Antrostomus

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三声夜鹰
Antrostomus vociferus
Near Threatened
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丝尾夜鹰
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
Least Concern
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加羅林夜鷹
Antrostomus carolinensis
Least Concern
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古巴夜鷹
Antrostomus cubanensis
Least Concern
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墨西哥三声夜鹰
Antrostomus arizonae
Least Concern
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尤卡褐领夜鹰
Antrostomus badius
Least Concern
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希斯潘諾拉夜鷹
Antrostomus ekmani
Least Concern
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棕領夜鷹
Antrostomus salvini
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 棕夜鷹?
The scientific name of 棕夜鷹 is Antrostomus rufus. It belongs to the genus Antrostomus.
What is the conservation status of 棕夜鷹?
棕夜鷹 (Antrostomus rufus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 棕夜鷹 live?
棕夜鷹 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does 棕夜鷹 belong to?
棕夜鷹 (Antrostomus rufus) belongs to the genus Antrostomus, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is 棕夜鷹 endangered?
No, 棕夜鷹 (Antrostomus rufus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 棕夜鷹 belong to?
棕夜鷹 (Antrostomus rufus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 棕夜鷹?
The closest relatives of 棕夜鷹 in the genus Antrostomus include 三声夜鹰, 丝尾夜鹰, 加羅林夜鷹, 古巴夜鷹, 墨西哥三声夜鹰.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Antrostomus — 12 Species

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三声夜鹰
Antrostomus vociferus
NT 🐾
丝尾夜鹰
Antrostomus sericocaudatus
LC 🐾
加羅林夜鷹
Antrostomus carolinensis
LC 🐾
古巴夜鷹
Antrostomus cubanensis
LC 🐾
墨西哥三声夜鹰
Antrostomus arizonae
LC 🐾
尤卡褐领夜鹰
Antrostomus badius
LC 🐾
希斯潘諾拉夜鷹
Antrostomus ekmani
LC
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棕夜鷹
Antrostomus rufus
LC
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棕領夜鷹
Antrostomus salvini
LC 🐾
波多黎各夜鷹
Antrostomus noctitherus
EN 🐾
美洲乌夜鹰
Antrostomus saturatus
LC 🐾
黃領夜鷹
Antrostomus ridgwayi
LC
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