Plain-tailed Nighthawk
Nyctiprogne vielliardi
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Nightjars and Nighthawks (Caprimulgidae)
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
Overview
The plain-tailed nighthawk (Nyctiprogne vielliardi) is a species of nightjar (probably least known of the nightjars) in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitat is dry savanna. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Eastern Brazil (xeric caatinga of northern Bahia and northern Minas Gerais).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Plain-tailed nighthawk
- 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.
