Swallow-tailed nightjar
The swallow-tailed nightjar (Uropsalis segmentata) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family: | Caprimulgidae |
| Genus: | Uropsalis |
| Species: | U. segmentata |
| Binomial name | |
| Uropsalis segmentata (Cassin, 1849) | |
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.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Uropsalis segmentata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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