Pygmy Nightjar

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Pygmy Nightjar (<em>Nyctipolus hirundinaceus</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Pygmy Nightjar (Nyctipolus hirundinaceus) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Nyctipolus; binomial: Nyctipolus hirundinaceus; authority: (Spix, 1825).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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