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Common Pauraque

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Common Pauraque by Ian Davies | Macaulay Library
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Common Pauraque

Nyctidromus albicollis
  • ORDER: Caprimulgiformes
  • FAMILY: Caprimulgidae
Basic Description

A widespread nightjar throughout the American tropics, the Common Pauraque reaches the United States only in very southern Texas.

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Other Names
  • Chotacabras Pauraque (Spanish)
  • Engoulevent pauraqué (French)
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Species in This Family

Nightjars and Allies(Order: Caprimulgiformes, Family:Caprimulgidae)

Lesser NighthawkLesser Nighthawk
Common NighthawkCommon Nighthawk
Common PauraqueCommon Pauraque
Common PoorwillCommon Poorwill
Chuck-will's-widowChuck-will's-widow
Eastern Whip-poor-willEastern Whip-poor-will

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