About the Band-tailed Nighthawk
The band-tailed nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is widely spread throughout northern and central South America. Five subspecies are recognised. They are nocturnal birds that feed on flying insects. As with almost all nightjars, they lay their eggs directly on the ground and rely their camouflaged plumage to avoid predation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Nyctiprogne leucopyga |
| Species Codes | batnig1, BTNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Band-tailed Nighthawk belong to?
The Band-tailed Nighthawk (Nyctiprogne leucopyga) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Band-tailed Nighthawk?
The band-tailed nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is widely spread throughout northern and central South America. Five subspecies are recognised. They are nocturnal birds that feed on flying insects. As with almost all nightjars, they lay their eggs directly on the g...
Where can I report a Band-tailed Nighthawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Band-tailed Nighthawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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