About the Silky-tailed Nightjar
The silky-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar birds in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Antrostomus sericocaudatus |
| Species Codes | sitnig1, STNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Silky-tailed Nightjar belong to?
The Silky-tailed Nightjar (Antrostomus sericocaudatus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Silky-tailed Nightjar?
The silky-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar birds in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Silky-tailed Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Silky-tailed Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sitnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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