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点斑尾夜鹰 (Spot-tailed Nightjar)

Hydropsalis maculicaudus

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 マダラオヨタカ
Chinese 点斑尾夜鹰
Spanish Chotacabras Colipunteado
French Engoulevent à queue étoilée
German Fleckschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
Portuguese bacurau-de-rabo-maculado
Russian Пятнистохвостый козодой

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 点斑尾夜鹰?
The scientific name of 点斑尾夜鹰 is Hydropsalis maculicaudus. It belongs to the genus Hydropsalis.
What is the conservation status of 点斑尾夜鹰?
点斑尾夜鹰 (Hydropsalis maculicaudus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 点斑尾夜鹰 live?
点斑尾夜鹰 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does 点斑尾夜鹰 belong to?
点斑尾夜鹰 (Hydropsalis maculicaudus) belongs to the genus Hydropsalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Caprimulgidae.
Is 点斑尾夜鹰 endangered?
No, 点斑尾夜鹰 (Hydropsalis maculicaudus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 点斑尾夜鹰 belong to?
点斑尾夜鹰 (Hydropsalis maculicaudus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 点斑尾夜鹰?
The closest relatives of 点斑尾夜鹰 in the genus Hydropsalis include 剪尾夜鷹, 梯尾夜鷹, 白尾夜鷹.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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