About the Short-tailed Nighthawk
The short-tailed nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, in Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Lurocalis semitorquatus |
| Species Codes | shtnig1, SHTN, STNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Nighthawk belong to?
The Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Nighthawk?
The short-tailed nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, in Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Short-tailed Nighthawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Nighthawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shtnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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