About the Choco Poorwill
The Chocó poorwill is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi |
| Species Codes | chopoo1, CHPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Choco Poorwill belong to?
The Choco Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus rosenbergi) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Choco Poorwill?
The Chocó poorwill is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Choco Poorwill sighting?
You can log sightings of Choco Poorwill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chopoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
29
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