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Caprimulgidae - Nightjars

The Caprimulgidae family includes 92 species of birds.

Nightjars are medium-sized birds with short legs, small feet, long wings, and short bills. They are nocturnal and eat insects.

Some species in this family perch along the length of a tree branch in the same way cats stretch out on a branch. This helps conceal them from predators when they are sleeping during the day.

Nightjars are very hard to spot because their plumage looks like tree bark and leaf litter!

Nightjars are also known as goatsuckers. It was once thought that they used their wide mouths to milk goats. The word for goat-milker in Latin is Caprimulgus.

Nightjars are found all over the world. The whip-poor-will and the common nighthawk are two species found in New Hampshire.

  • In the U.S., Chuck-Will's-widow is found from Long Island, New York south to Florida and west to Kansas, Oklahoma, and eastern Texas. It is also found in Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Chuck-Will's-Widow
    (Antrostomus carolinensis)
    In the U.S., Chuck-Will's-widow is found from Long Island, New York south to Florida and west to Kansas, Oklahoma, and eastern Texas. It is also found in Canada, Mexico, Central America, and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Cuban nightjar is found in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Cuban Nightjar
    (Antrostomus cubanensis)
    The Cuban nightjar is found in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The buff-collared nightjar is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua. In the U.S., it is found in southern Arizona and New Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Buff-Collared Nightjar
    (Antrostomus ridgwayi)
    The buff-collared nightjar is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua. In the U.S., it is found in southern Arizona and New Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The tawny-collared nightjar is found in Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Tawny-Collared Nightjar
    (Antrostomus salvini)
    The tawny-collared nightjar is found in Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The silky-tailed nightjar is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Silky-Tailed Nightjar
    (Antrostomus sericocaudatus)
    The silky-tailed nightjar is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The whip-poor-will is found from central and southeast Canada south to parts of southern Mexico. It is absent from much of the western U.S. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Whip-Poor-Will
    (Antrostomus vociferus)
    The whip-poor-will is found from central and southeast Canada south to parts of southern Mexico. It is absent from much of the western U.S. It is found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The Egyptian nightjar is found in desert habitats Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Egyptian Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus aegyptius)
    The Egyptian nightjar is found in desert habitats Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Chad, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, and Yemen. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The savanna nightjar is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Savanna Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus affinis)
    The savanna nightjar is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Indian nightjar is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Indian Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus asiaticus)
    The Indian nightjar is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Iran, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Jerdon's nightjar is found in India and Sri Lanka. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Jerdon's Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus atripennis)
    Jerdon's nightjar is found in India and Sri Lanka. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Slender-tailed nightjars are found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Slender-Tailed Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus clarus)
    Slender-tailed nightjars are found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Eurasian nightjar is found across Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Eurasian Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus europaeus)
    The Eurasian nightjar is found across Europe, Asia, and Africa. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The golden nightjar is found in Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Golden Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus eximius)
    The golden nightjar is found in Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The square-tailed nightjar is also known as the Mozambique nightjar. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Square-Tailed Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus fossii)
    The square-tailed nightjar is also known as the Mozambique nightjar. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The gray nightjar is also known as the jungle nightjar. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, the Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Gray Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus indicus)
    The gray nightjar is also known as the jungle nightjar. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Palau, the Philippines, Russia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The large-tailed nightjar is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Large-Tailed Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus macrurus)
    The large-tailed nightjar is found in Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Madagascar nightjar is found in Madagascar and Seychelles. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Madagascar Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus madagascariensis)
    The Madagascar nightjar is found in Madagascar and Seychelles. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Syke's nightjar is found in Afghanistan, India, Iran, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sykes's Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus mahrattensis)
    Syke's nightjar is found in Afghanistan, India, Iran, and Pakistan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Philippine nightjar is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Philippine Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus manillensis)
    The Philippine nightjar is found in the Philippines. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Mees’s Nightjar is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Mees's Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus meesi)
    Mees’s Nightjar is found in Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Swamp nightjars are found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Swamp Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus natalensis)
    Swamp nightjars are found in Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Cote d'Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The blackish nightjar is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Blackish Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus nigrescens)
    The blackish nightjar is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Puerto Rican nightjar is only found in Puerto Rico. It lives in coastal scrub forests. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Puerto Rican Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus noctitherus)
    The Puerto Rican nightjar is only found in Puerto Rico. It lives in coastal scrub forests. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The fiery-necked nightjar is found in Angola. Botswana. Congo, Gabon. Kenya. Malawi. Mozambique. Namibia. South Africa. Swaziland. Tanzania, United Republic of. Zambia. and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Fiery-Necked Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus pectoralis)
    The fiery-necked nightjar is found in Angola. Botswana. Congo, Gabon. Kenya. Malawi. Mozambique. Namibia. South Africa. Swaziland. Tanzania, United Republic of. Zambia. and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The montane nightjar is found in Angola, Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Montane Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus poliocephalus)
    The montane nightjar is found in Angola, Burundi, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red-necked nightjar is found in Algeria, Gibraltar, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
    Red-Necked Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus ruficollis)
    The red-necked nightjar is found in Algeria, Gibraltar, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia, and Western Sahara. IUCN Redlist Status: Near Threatened
  • The star-spotted nightjar is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Star-Spotted Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus stellatus)
    The star-spotted nightjar is found in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The freckled nightjar is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Freckled Nightjar
    (Caprimulgus tristigma)
    The freckled nightjar is found in Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • In the U.S., the lesser nighthawk is found in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. It is also found in Central and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Lesser Nighthawk
    (Chordeiles acutipennis)
    In the U.S., the lesser nighthawk is found in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas. It is also found in Central and South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Antillean nighthawk is found in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Antillean Nighthawk
    (Chordeiles gundlachii)
    The Antillean nighthawk is found in the Florida Keys and the Caribbean. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Common nighthawks breed throughout much of North America and parts of Central America. They are year-round residents in the Caribbean and winter in South America. They are found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Common Nighthawk
    (Chordeiles minor)
    Common nighthawks breed throughout much of North America and parts of Central America. They are year-round residents in the Caribbean and winter in South America. They are found in New Hampshire. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Nacunda nighthawk is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Nacunda Nighthawk
    (Chordeiles nacunda)
    The Nacunda nighthawk is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The least nighthawk is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Least Nighthawk
    (Chordeiles pusillus)
    The least nighthawk is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The sand-colored nighthawk is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Sand-Colored Nighthawk
    (Chordeiles rupestris)
    The sand-colored nighthawk is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Sickle-winged nightjars are found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    Sickle-Winged Nightjar
    (Eleothreptus anomalus)
    Sickle-winged nightjars are found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The white-winged nightjar is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
    White-Winged Nightjar
    (Eleothreptus candicans)
    The white-winged nightjar is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Vulnerable
  • The spotted nightjar is found in Australia and Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Spotted Nightjar
    (Eurostopodus argus)
    The spotted nightjar is found in Australia and Indonesia. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • White-throated nightjars are found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Throated Eared-Nightjar
    (Eurostopodus mystacalis)
    White-throated nightjars are found in Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • White-tailed nightjars are found in Central America and northern South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    White-Tailed Nightjar
    (Hydropsalis cayennensis)
    White-tailed nightjars are found in Central America and northern South America. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The ladder-tailed nightjar is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ladder-Tailed Nightjar
    (Hydropsalis climacocerca)
    The ladder-tailed nightjar is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Spot-tailed nightjars are found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Spot-Tailed Nightjar
    (Hydropsalis maculicaudus)
    Spot-tailed nightjars are found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Scissor-tailed nightjars are found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Scissor-Tailed Nightjar
    (Hydropsalis torquata)
    Scissor-tailed nightjars are found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Uruguay. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The red-bellied nighthawk is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Rufous-Bellied Nighthawk
    (Lurocalis rufiventris)
    The red-bellied nighthawk is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Short-tailed nighthawks are found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Short-Tailed Nighthawk
    (Lurocalis semitorquatus)
    Short-tailed nighthawks are found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The great eared-nightjar is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Great Eared-Nightjar
    (Lyncornis macrotis)
    The great eared-nightjar is found in Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The long-trained nightjar is found in Argentina and Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Long-Trained Nightjar
    (Macropsalis forcipata)
    The long-trained nightjar is found in Argentina and Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The common pauraque is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. In the U.S., it is found in Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Common Pauraque
    (Nyctidromus albicollis)
    The common pauraque is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America. In the U.S., it is found in Texas. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The ocellated poorwill is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Ocellated Poorwill
    (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus)
    The ocellated poorwill is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Yucatan nightjar is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Yucatan Poorwill
    (Nyctiphrynus yucatanicus)
    The Yucatan nightjar is found in Belize, Guatemala, and Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Pygmy nightjar is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Pygmy Nightjar
    (Nyctipolus hirundinaceus)
    The Pygmy nightjar is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The band-tailed nighthawk is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Band-Tailed Nighthawk
    (Nyctiprogne leucopyga)
    The band-tailed nighthawk is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The Bahian nighthawk is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Bahian Nighthawk
    (Nyctiprogne vielliardi)
    The Bahian nighthawk is found in Brazil. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • Common poorwills are found in western North America from south central British Columbia and southwestern Saskatchewan to central Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Common Poorwill
    (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii)
    Common poorwills are found in western North America from south central British Columbia and southwestern Saskatchewan to central Mexico. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The band-winged nightjar is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Band-Winged Nightjar
    (Systellura longirostris)
    The band-winged nightjar is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
  • The swallow-tailed nightjar is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern
    Swallow-Tailed Nightjar
    (Uropsalis segmentata)
    The swallow-tailed nightjar is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. IUCN Redlist Status: Least Concern

Did You Know?

The common nighthawk is one of the species found in this family of birds.
The common nighthawk is one of the species found in this family of birds.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
south america alt
South America

New Hampshire Species

Common Nighthawk - Chordeiles minorLeast ConcernEndangered in NHNorth/Central AmericaSouth America

Other Species Around the World

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