Pygmy Nightjar

The pygmy nightjar (Nyctipolus hirundinaceus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pygmy Nightjar 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 tristigma
• Systellura longirostris
• Caprimulgus longipennis
• Caprimulgus inornatus
• Caprimulgus affinis
• Caprimulgus aegyptius

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Caprimulgiformes

Family

Caprimulgidae

Genus

Nyctipolus

Species

Nyctipolus hirundinaceus

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