Common Pauraque

The pauraque (Nyctidromus albicollis) – also called the common pauraque to distinguish it from similar species – is a nightjar species, one of two birds in the genus Nyctidromus. It breeds in the subtropical and tropical regions of the New World, and except for northernmost birds it is largely resident all year round.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Common Pauraque being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Caprimulgus macrurus
• Caprimulgus pectoralis
• Caprimulgus atripennis
• Caprimulgus asiaticus
• Caprimulgus climacurus
• Gactornis enarratus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Nyctidromus

Species

Nyctidromus albicollis

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