About the Buff-collared Nightjar
The buff-collared nightjar or Ridgway's whip-poor-will is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the U.S. state of Arizona.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Antrostomus ridgwayi |
| Species Codes | bucnig, BCNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-collared Nightjar belong to?
The Buff-collared Nightjar (Antrostomus ridgwayi) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Buff-collared Nightjar?
The buff-collared nightjar or Ridgway's whip-poor-will is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the U.S. state of Arizona....
Where can I report a Buff-collared Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-collared Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucnig, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
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