In Argentina, the Short-tailed Nighthawk is recorded flying above forest canopy and nearby open areas. The national account covers only a regional part of the species' range.
The Argentine account describes a dark brown bird with chestnut spots on the head, a white throat, and barred underparts.
In Argentina, it is recorded flying above the forest canopy and over adjacent open areas while calling.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.