Scissor-tailed Nightjar
Hydropsalis torquata
Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) · Caprimulgiformes · Nightjars
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Scissor-tailed Nightjar with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Lyre-tailed Nightjar Uropsalis lyra | 1 |
| Little Nightjar Setopagis parvula | 1 |
| Spot-tailed Nightjar Antiurus maculicaudus | 1 |
| Ocellated Poorwill Nyctiphrynus ocellatus | 1 |
Family
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.
Order
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.