Rufous Nightjar
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    Rufous Nightjar

    Antrostomus rufus

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    Least Concern

    The rufous nightjar is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Rufous Nightjar. Sightings recorded in 10 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Área Natural Única Los EstoraquesAndes - Eastern Cordillera & Páramos, Colombia
    Rare
    Santuario de Flora y Fauna El Corchal "El Mono Hernández"Caribbean Coast & Insular Region, Colombia
    Rare
    Parque Natural Municipal Paraje Los IndiosMisiones Rainforest & Waterfalls, Argentina
    Rare
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