Tschudi's Nightjar

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Tschudi's Nightjar (<em>Quechuavis decussata</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Tschudi's Nightjar (Quechuavis decussata) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Quechuavis; binomial: Quechuavis decussata; authority: (Tschudi, 1844).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Tschudi's. Q. decussata is split from Band-winged Nightjar (Cleere 2010; SACC 677).

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