Nyctiprogne
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Nyctiprogne is a genus of nightjar
in the Caprimulgidae family.
It contains the following species:
Nightjar
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds with long wings, short legs and very short bills. They are sometimes referred to as goatsuckers from the mistaken belief that they suck milk from goats . Some New World species are named as nighthawks...
in the Caprimulgidae family.
It contains the following species:
- Band-tailed NighthawkBand-tailed NighthawkThe Band-tailed Nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the Caprimulgidae family.It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela....
(Nyctiprogne leucopyga) - Plain-tailed NighthawkPlain-tailed NighthawkThe Plain-tailed Nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the Caprimulgidae family.It is endemic to Brazil.Its natural habitat is dry savanna.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:...
(Nyctiprogne vielliardi)