Silky-tailed Nightjar

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Silky-tailed Nightjar (<em>Antrostomus sericocaudatus</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Silky-tailed Nightjar (Antrostomus sericocaudatus) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Antrostomus; binomial: Antrostomus sericocaudatus; authority: Cassin, 1849.

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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