Common Pauraque
Nyctidromus albicollis
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Caprimulgiformes · Caprimulgidae
About
The pauraque – also called the common pauraque to distinguish it from similar species – is a nightjar species, one of two birds in the genus Nyctidromus. It breeds in the subtropical and tropical regions of the New World, and except for northernmost birds it is largely resident all year round.
Fun Fact
It breeds in the subtropical and tropical regions of the New World, and except for northernmost birds it is largely resident all year round.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in open woodland/grassland habitats, but also scrubland and crop fields.
Diet
Feeds on insects caught in flight, usually by flycatching from a low perch, but also by foraging over open ground.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance
External Data Sources
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