About the Hispaniolan Nightjar
The Hispaniolan nightjar is a nightjar species endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Antrostomus ekmani |
| Species Codes | granig3, HINI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hispaniolan Nightjar belong to?
The Hispaniolan Nightjar (Antrostomus ekmani) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Hispaniolan Nightjar?
The Hispaniolan nightjar is a nightjar species endemic to the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti....
Where can I report a Hispaniolan Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Hispaniolan Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code granig3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
19
iNat Observations
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