Nacunda Nighthawk

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chordeiles; binomial: Chordeiles nacunda; authority: (Vieillot, 1817).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Nacunda Nighthawk is moved from Podager to Chordeiles before Least Nighthawk, its sister species (Han et al. 2010; SACC 467).

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