About the Rufous Nightjar
The rufous nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Antrostomus rufus |
| Species Codes | rufnig1, RUNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Nightjar belong to?
The Rufous Nightjar (Antrostomus rufus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Nightjar?
The rufous nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Rufous Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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