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Scissor-tailed Nightjar

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01 Jan 1970

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Scissor-tailed Nightjar Basic Information

Scientific Name Hydropsalis torquata
Status LC Least Concern
Size 25-30 cm (10-12 inch)
Colors
Brown
Buff
Type Night Birds

Scissor-tailed Nightjar Distribution Map & Range

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Scissor-tailed Nightjar