Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Caprimulgus stellatus |
| Codes | stsnig1, SSNI |
Identification
The Star-spotted Nightjar (Caprimulgus stellatus) 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.
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Related Species in Nightjars and Allies
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Caprimulgus stellatus
Family: Nightjars and Allies
Order: Caprimulgiformes
eBird Code: stsnig1