Band-winged Nightjar
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Nightjars and Nighthawks

Band-winged Nightjar

Systellura longirostris

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Family
Nightjars and Nighthawks (Caprimulgidae)
Order
Caprimulgiformes

Overview

The band-winged nightjar or greater band-winged nightjar (Systellura longirostris) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is the only species now placed in the genus Systellura. It is widespread in South America, where it is found in the Andes, Venezuelan Coastal Range, Santa Marta Mountains, Tepuis, most of Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, and eastern Brazil. It occurs in a wide range of habitats, from the edge of humid montane forests to shrubby semi-deserts and urban rooftops.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.