About the Jamaican Pauraque
The Jamaican poorwill, also known as the Jamaican pauraque or Jamaican least pauraque, is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Jamaica and has not been recorded since 1860.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Siphonorhis americana |
| Species Codes | jampau, JAPA, JAPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Jamaican Pauraque belong to?
The Jamaican Pauraque (Siphonorhis americana) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Jamaican Pauraque?
The Jamaican poorwill, also known as the Jamaican pauraque or Jamaican least pauraque, is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Jamaica and has not been recorded since 1860....
Where can I report a Jamaican Pauraque sighting?
You can log sightings of Jamaican Pauraque on eBird (ebird.org) using species code jampau, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
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