About the Dusky Nightjar
The dusky nightjar or dusky whip-poor-will is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Antrostomus saturatus |
| Species Codes | dusnig1, DUNI, CRDN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dusky Nightjar belong to?
The Dusky Nightjar (Antrostomus saturatus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Dusky Nightjar?
The dusky nightjar or dusky whip-poor-will is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama....
Where can I report a Dusky Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Dusky Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dusnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
72
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