Swallow-tailed Nightjar
A species of Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars Scientific name : Uropsalis segmentata Genus : Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars
Swallow-tailed Nightjar, A species of Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars
Botanical name: Uropsalis segmentata
Genus: Lyre-tailed and Swallow-tailed Nightjars
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Description
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Description
The swallow-tailed nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
Size
22 cm
Habitat
The swallow-tailed Nightjar is typically found in habitats such as elfin forests and the fringes of humid montane forests. These environments often feature a mix of bamboos, coarse grasses, and shrubby vegetation, providing the necessary conditions for the bird's survival and nesting.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Nigel Voaden
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Species
Swallow-tailed Nightjar