Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus rufigena |
| Codes | rucnig1, RCNI |
Identification
The Rufous-cheeked Nightjar (Caprimulgus rufigena) is a member of the Nightjars and Allies family within the order Caprimulgiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Use the eBird species code rucnig1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Related Species in Nightjars and Allies
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Caprimulgus rufigena
Family: Nightjars and Allies
Order: Caprimulgiformes
eBird Code: rucnig1