Todd's Nightjar
Setopagis heterura
Classification
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
Todd's nightjar (Setopagis heterura) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela. Taxonomy and systematics Todd's nightjar has at times been considered a subspecies of Anthony's nightjar (Nyctidromus anthonyi) and little nightjar (Setopagis parvula) but genetic, plumage, and vocal differences support its treatment as a species.
L'Engoulevent de Todd (Setopagis heterura, anciennement Caprimulgus heterurus) est une espèce d'oiseaux de la famille des Caprimulgidae. Description L'Engoulevent de Todd mesure de 17 à 21 cm de long. Le mâle est généralement gris dessus, avec des stries et des taches noirâtres et chamois.
El chotacabras de Todd (Setopagis heterura), también denominado aguaitacamino piedrero, guardacaminos de Todd o gallinaciega de Todd, es una especie de ave caprimulgiforme de la familia Caprimulgidae propia del norte de Sudamérica. Anteriormente se consideraba una subespecie del chotacabras chico (S. parvula).
Distribution
Sources and credits
DescriptionTodd's nightjar, Wikipedia contributorsMore from the same family
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