Roraiman Nightjar

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Roraiman Nightjar (<em>Tepuiornis whitelyi</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Roraiman Nightjar (Tepuiornis whitelyi) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Tepuiornis; binomial: Tepuiornis whitelyi; authority: (Salvin, 1885).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move Roraiman Nightjar from Setopagis into Tepuiornis, following AviList v2025.

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