Lyre-tailed Nightjar

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Lyre-tailed Nightjar (<em>Uropsalis lyra</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Lyre-tailed Nightjar (Uropsalis lyra) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Uropsalis; binomial: Uropsalis lyra; authority: (Bonaparte, 1850).

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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