Order Caprimulgiformes Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Family Caprimulgidae Higher classification Eleothreptus | |
Genus EleothreptusG.R. Gray, 1840 Similar Nightjar, Bird, Long‑trained nightjar, Cayenne nightjar, Roraiman nightjar | ||
The sickle-winged nightjar (Eleothreptus anomalus) is a species of nightjar in a monotypic genus in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and far northwestern Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, dry savanna, moist savanna, and swamps. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.
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