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Roraiman nightjar

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Caprimulgiformes

Genus
  
Setopagis

Higher classification
  
Setopagis

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Caprimulgidae

Scientific name
  
Setopagis whitelyi

Rank
  
Species

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Similar
  
Cayenne nightjar, Prigogine's nightjar, Bates's nightjar, Anthony's nightjar, Star‑spotted nightjar

The Roraiman nightjar (Setopagis whitelyi) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in wooded habitats in the tepui highlands in northern Brazil, southern Venezuela and Guyana. It largely resembles the more widespread blackish nightjar.

References

Roraiman nightjar Wikipedia