About the Tschudi's Nightjar
Tschudi's nightjar or lesser band-winged nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Chile and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Quechuavis decussata |
| Species Codes | bawnig3, TSNI, LBWN |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tschudi's Nightjar belong to?
The Tschudi's Nightjar (Quechuavis decussata) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Tschudi's Nightjar?
Tschudi's nightjar or lesser band-winged nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Chile and Peru....
Where can I report a Tschudi's Nightjar sighting?
You can log sightings of Tschudi's Nightjar on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawnig3, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
29
iNat Observations
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