About the Puerto Rican Nightjar
The Puerto Rican nightjar, Puerto Rican whip-poor-will or guabairo is a bird in the nightjar family found in the coastal dry scrub forests in localized areas of southwestern Puerto Rico. It was described in 1916 from bones found in a cave in north central Puerto Rico and a single skin specimen from 1888, and was considered extinct until observed in the wild in 1961. The current population is estimated as 1,400-2,000 mature birds. The species is currently classified as Endangered due to pressures from habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Antrostomus noctitherus |
| Species Codes | purnig1, PRNI |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Puerto Rican Nightjar belong to?
The Puerto Rican Nightjar (Antrostomus noctitherus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Puerto Rican Nightjar?
The Puerto Rican Nightjar is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
How can I identify the Puerto Rican Nightjar?
The Puerto Rican nightjar, Puerto Rican whip-poor-will or guabairo is a bird in the nightjar family found in the coastal dry scrub forests in localized areas of southwestern Puerto Rico. It was described in 1916 from bones found in a cave in north central Puerto Rico and a single skin specimen from ...
Where can I report a Puerto Rican Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Puerto Rican Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code purnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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