About the Red-necked Nightjar
The red-necked nightjar is the largest of the nightjars occurring in Europe. It breeds in Iberia and North Africa, and winters in tropical West Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus ruficollis |
| Species Codes | rennig1, RNNI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-necked Nightjar belong to?
The Red-necked Nightjar (Caprimulgus ruficollis) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Red-necked Nightjar?
The Red-necked Nightjar is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Red-necked Nightjar?
The red-necked nightjar is the largest of the nightjars occurring in Europe. It breeds in Iberia and North Africa, and winters in tropical West Africa....
Where can I report a Red-necked Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-necked Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rennig1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Nightjars and Allies 98 species
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
894
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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