European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus

The map represents observations of this taxon, but it may not be used as a distribution map.

squares
Observations
  • Total squares
Checklist
MR.1
Scientific name
Caprimulgus europaeus
Author
Linnaeus, 1758
Vernacular names
  • kehrääjä (Finnish)
  • nattskärra (Swedish)
  • European Nightjar (English)
Identifier
http://tun.fi/MX.29172
Taxon rank
species
Occurrence in Finland
Published from Finland
Status in Finland
  • Stable population
  • BirdLife Category A
  • Regular breeder
Rauhoitettu
Rauhoitettu luonnonsuojelulain (LSL 2023/9) nojalla ?
Regulatory Status
  • EU Directive on Conservation of Wild Birds Annex I ?
Finnish Regional Red List Category
  • 2019 LC – Least Concern
  • 2015 LC – Least Concern
  • 2010 LC – Least Concern
  • 2000 NT – Near Threatened
Expert
  • Jari Valkama
DNA barcode sequences
Informal groups
  • Birds