Roraiman Nightjar
Tepuiornis whitelyi
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Nightjars and Nighthawks (Caprimulgidae)
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
Overview
The Roraiman nightjar (Tepuiornis whitelyi) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Tepuis of southeastern Venezuela, adjacent northern Brazil, and Guyana.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Roraiman nightjar
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
