Buff-collared Nightjar

Antrostomus ridgwayi

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Caprimulgiformes · Caprimulgidae

About

The buff-collared nightjar or Ridgway's whip-poor-will is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the U.S. state of Arizona.

Fun Fact

The buff-collared nightjar has two subspecies, the nominate Antrostomus ridgwayi ridgwayi and A.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabit a variety of landscapes including thickly vegetated ravines and canyons in the arid north and thorn scrub and moister pine-oak woodlands to the south.

Diet

Diet of nocturnal flying insects has not been detailed.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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