About the Spot-tailed Nightjar
The spot-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Antiurus. It is found in Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and 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 | Antiurus maculicaudus |
| Species Codes | sptnig1, SPTN, STNI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spot-tailed Nightjar belong to?
The Spot-tailed Nightjar (Antiurus maculicaudus) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Spot-tailed Nightjar?
The spot-tailed nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Antiurus. It is found in Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Spot-tailed Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Spot-tailed Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sptnig1, or on iNaturalist.
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