🌿Native Nature

Fiery-necked Nightjar

Caprimulgus pectoralis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Caprimulgiformes ›Family: Caprimulgidae ›Genus: Caprimulgus

About

The fiery-necked nightjar (Caprimulgus pectoralis) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, which occurs in Africa south of the equator. Its distinctive and frequently uttered call is rendered as 'good-lord-deliver-us'. It is replaced in the tropics by a near relative, the black-shouldered nightjar. In addition to the latter, it forms a species complex with the Montane and Ruwenzori nightjars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fiery-necked Nightjar?
The scientific name of Fiery-necked Nightjar is Caprimulgus pectoralis.
What is the conservation status of Fiery-necked Nightjar?
The Fiery-necked Nightjar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Fiery-necked Nightjar belong to?
Fiery-necked Nightjar belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Fiery-necked Nightjar belong to?
Fiery-necked Nightjar belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Fiery-necked Nightjar belong to?
Fiery-necked Nightjar belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Fiery-necked Nightjar belong to?
Fiery-necked Nightjar belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes.
What family does Fiery-necked Nightjar belong to?
Fiery-necked Nightjar belongs to the family Caprimulgidae.
What genus does Fiery-necked Nightjar belong to?
Fiery-necked Nightjar belongs to the genus Caprimulgus.