Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
Summary 5
The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is a medium-sized crepuscular or nocturnal bird, whose presence and identity are best revealed by its vocalization. Typically dark (grey, black and brown), displaying cryptic colouration and intricate patterns, this bird becomes invisible by day. Once aerial, with its buoyant but erratic flight, this bird is most conspicuous. The most remarkable feature of this aerial insectivore is its small beak belies the massiveness of its mouth. Some claim appearance similarities to...
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- (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chordeiles_minor
More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | gray |
| E -underparts | black, white |
| F - upperparts | brown, dark gray |
| G - back pattern | mottled |
| H - belly pattern | barred |
| I - breast pattern | spotted, streaked |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | eyering, streaked |
| M - crown color | brown, dark gray |
| N - forehead color | brown, dark gray |
| O - nape color | brown, dark gray |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | pointed |
| R - tail shape | banded |
| S - upper tail | black, white |
| T - under tail | black, white |
| U - leg color | brown, gray |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
