Todd's Nightjar

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Todd's Nightjar (<em>Setopagis heterura</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Todd's Nightjar (Setopagis heterura) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Setopagis; binomial: Setopagis heterura; authority: Todd, 1915.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Todd's Nightjar Caprimulgus heterura is split from Little Nightjar C. parvula (SACC 169).

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