
Lyre-tailed Nightjar
A species of Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars Scientific name : Uropsalis lyra Genus : Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars
Lyre-tailed Nightjar, A species of Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars
Botanical name: Uropsalis lyra
Genus: Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars
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Description

The lyre-tailed nightjar (Uropsalis lyra) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.

Size
28 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Dite type
Insectivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Species
Lyre-tailed Nightjar