About the Least Pauraque
The least poorwill or least pauraque is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, and the only confirmed extant species of its genus. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Siphonorhis brewsteri |
| Species Codes | leapau1, LEPA, LEPO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Least Pauraque belong to?
The Least Pauraque (Siphonorhis brewsteri) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Least Pauraque?
The Least Pauraque is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Least Pauraque?
The least poorwill or least pauraque is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, and the only confirmed extant species of its genus. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti....
Where can I report a Least Pauraque sighting?
You can log sightings of Least Pauraque on eBird (ebird.org) using species code leapau1, or on iNaturalist.
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