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Pauraque
Nyctidromus albicollis (Gmelin, JF, 1789)
58 gWeight
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.
Busiest months: January–March · Most records: United States, Costa Rica, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January–March · Most records: United States, Costa Rica, Brazil
Pauraque has been recorded at 839 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 22 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Estero Llano Grande SP WBCUnited States20,668 records
- Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica3,326 records
- Bentsen-Rio Grande Val. SP WBC (Mission)United States3,005 records
More places
- MEX - Veracruz- MInatitlan - Pantano de Santa AlejandrinMexico2,645 records
- Santa Ana NWRUnited States2,528 records
- Hotel Tinamú Birding Nature ReserveColombia1,350 records
- Santa Margarita Ranch (LTC 079)United States1,349 records
- Quinta Mazatlan WBCUnited States1,248 records
- Arenal Observatory LodgeCosta Rica1,064 records
- Black Rock LodgeBelize977 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
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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Questions
How big is the Pauraque?
The Pauraque weighs around 58 g.
Where does the Pauraque live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: widespread. It is most often recorded in United States, Costa Rica and Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Pauraque?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Pauraque endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Pauraque as Least Concern.
What does the Pauraque eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Pauraque in?
It belongs to the family Nightjars (Caprimulgidae), order Caprimulgiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 58 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 151 mm
- Tail
- 136 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 22 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: widespread
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
- Family
- Nightjars Caprimulgidae
- Genus
- Nyctidromus
Other birds in the genus Nyctidromus
Anthony's NightjarNyctidromus anthonyi
Spotted NightjarEurostopodus argus
White-throated NightjarEurostopodus mystacalis
Solomons NightjarEurostopodus nigripennis
New Caledonian NightjarEurostopodus exul
Satanic NightjarEurostopodus diabolicus
Papuan NightjarEurostopodus papuensis
Archbold's NightjarEurostopodus archboldi
Malaysian Eared NightjarLyncornis temminckii
Great Eared NightjarLyncornis macrotis
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