Eared poorwill
The eared poorwill (Nyctiphrynus mcleodii) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Mexico.
| Eared poorwill | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family: | Caprimulgidae |
| Genus: | Nyctiphrynus |
| Species: | N. mcleodii |
| Binomial name | |
| Nyctiphrynus mcleodii (Brewster, 1888) | |
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Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Nyctiphrynus mcleodii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
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