Tschudi’s Nightjar
Quechuavis decussata
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Nightjars and Nighthawks (Caprimulgidae)
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
Overview
Tschudi's nightjar or lesser band-winged nightjar (Quechuavis decussata) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Chile and Peru.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Arid littoral of western Peru and far northern Chile.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tschudi's 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.
