Sand-colored Nighthawk
A species of Typical Nighthawks Scientific name : Chordeiles rupestris Genus : Typical Nighthawks
Sand-colored Nighthawk, A species of Typical Nighthawks
Botanical name: Chordeiles rupestris
Genus: Typical Nighthawks
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Description
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Description
The sand-coloured nighthawk (Chordeiles rupestris) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, rivers, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
24 cm
Habitat
The sand-colored Nighthawk is typically found in lowland riverine environments. Its preferred habitats are sand bars and sandy islands within these areas. Additionally, it can be found over oxbow lagoons and in close proximity to human settlements, such as airfields and villages, as long as these are adjacent to river systems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Steve McInnis 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Genus
Typical Nighthawks Species
Sand-colored Nighthawk 
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