About the Ocellated Poorwill
The ocellated poorwill is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Nyctiphrynus ocellatus |
| Species Codes | ocepoo1, OCPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ocellated Poorwill belong to?
The Ocellated Poorwill (Nyctiphrynus ocellatus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Ocellated Poorwill?
The ocellated poorwill is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, and Peru....
Where can I report a Ocellated Poorwill sighting?
You can log sightings of Ocellated Poorwill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ocepoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
232
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