About the Least Nighthawk
The least nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Chordeiles pusillus |
| Species Codes | leanig1, LENI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Least Nighthawk belong to?
The Least Nighthawk (Chordeiles pusillus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Least Nighthawk?
The least nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Least Nighthawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Least Nighthawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leanig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
119
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