🐾

白尾夜鷹 (White-tailed Nightjar)

Hydropsalis cayennensis

Least Concern
On this page

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オジロヨタカ
Chinese 白尾夜鷹
Spanish Chotacabras Coliblanco
French Engoulevent coré
German Weißschwanz-Nachtschwalbe
Portuguese bacurau-de-cauda-branca
Russian Белохвостый козодой

Similar Species in Hydropsalis

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 4 Countries

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia