Eared Poorwill

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Eared Poorwill (<em>Nyctiphrynus mcleodii</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Eared Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus mcleodii) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Nyctiphrynus; binomial: Nyctiphrynus mcleodii; authority: (Brewster, 1888).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle 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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