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沙夜鷹 (Sand-colored Nighthawk)

Chordeiles rupestris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese スナイロアメリカヨタカ
Chinese 沙夜鷹
Spanish Añapero Arenisco
French Engoulevent sable
German Flussnachtschwalbe
Portuguese bacurau-da-praia
Russian Песочный сумеречный козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 沙夜鷹?
The scientific name of 沙夜鷹 is Chordeiles rupestris. It belongs to the genus Chordeiles.
What is the conservation status of 沙夜鷹?
沙夜鷹 (Chordeiles rupestris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 沙夜鷹 live?
沙夜鷹 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does 沙夜鷹 belong to?
沙夜鷹 (Chordeiles rupestris) belongs to the genus Chordeiles, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is 沙夜鷹 endangered?
No, 沙夜鷹 (Chordeiles rupestris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 沙夜鷹 belong to?
沙夜鷹 (Chordeiles rupestris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 沙夜鷹?
The closest relatives of 沙夜鷹 in the genus Chordeiles include 姬夜鷹, 安地列斯夜鷹, 小灰眉夜鹰, 納康達夜鷹, 美洲夜鷹.

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