About the Bahian Nighthawk
The plain-tailed nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Plain-tailed was given its name due to the lack of bands on its tail. Other names it was given include "Bahia Nighthawk" and "Caatinga Nighthawk" although not completely inappropriate due to the fact that they are not only found specifically in those areas.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Nyctiprogne vielliardi |
| Species Codes | bahnig1, BANI, PTNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bahian Nighthawk belong to?
The Bahian Nighthawk (Nyctiprogne vielliardi) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Bahian Nighthawk?
The plain-tailed nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Plain-tailed was given its name due to the lack of bands on its tail. Other names it was given include \"Bahia Nighthawk\"...
Where can I report a Bahian Nighthawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Bahian Nighthawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bahnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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