Antillean Nighthawk

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Antillean Nighthawk (<em>Chordeiles gundlachii</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Antillean Nighthawk (Chordeiles gundlachii) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chordeiles; binomial: Chordeiles gundlachii; authority: Lawrence, 1857.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Treat species as monotypic; includes vicinus (Guzy 2002).

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