About the Sand-colored Nighthawk
The sand-colored nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Chordeiles rupestris |
| Species Codes | sacnig1, SCNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sand-colored Nighthawk belong to?
The Sand-colored Nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Sand-colored Nighthawk?
The sand-colored nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Sand-colored Nighthawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Sand-colored Nighthawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sacnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
321
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