Antillean Nighthawk vs Least Nighthawk
Chordeiles gundlachii comparé à Chordeiles pusillus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Antillean Nighthawk | Least Nighthawk |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Chordeiles gundlachii | Chordeiles pusillus |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| Famille | Caprimulgidae | Caprimulgidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 34,2 cm (13.5 in) | 25,0 cm (9.8 in) |
| Poids | 56,05 g (1.98 oz) | 29,733333333333334 g (1.05 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Catches flying insects in aerial sallies over Caribbean open country and coastal scrub at dusk. | Catches small flying insects in aerial pursuit over South American scrub and open areas; crepuscular. |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Aucun(e)
Antillean Nighthawk only
Least Nighthawk only
Song & Call Comparison
Antillean Nighthawk
Distinctive 'kill-and-dee-dick' or 'killydee'; buzzy nasal call audible overhead; faster and shorter phrasing than Common Nighthawk; Caribbean accent clear
Least Nighthawk
High-pitched, buzzy trill; thin 'pee-pee-pee' series; soft churring from ground; tiny size matched by high, reedy call quality; rarely loud
Geographic Range & Migration
Antillean Nighthawk
Breeds in the Caribbean (Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Islands, Jamaica) and Florida Keys; partially migratory within the Caribbean region.
Least Nighthawk
Resident of open savanna and cerrado in interior South America from Venezuela and the Guianas south to Bolivia and central Brazil.
Statut de conservation
Antillean Nighthawk
Least Nighthawk
How to Tell Them Apart
Antillean Nighthawk
Brown and buff mottled above with dark brown streaking; white throat patch in male; barred buff-white underparts; white wing bar across primaries; white tail band in male; female has buff …
Least Nighthawk
Smallest Chordeiles; brown and buff mottled above; pale buff underparts with dark barring; small white throat patch in male; narrow white wing bar; white or buff tail spots. Female has …
About These Birds
Antillean Nighthawk
A small Caprimulgidae nighthawk (~56 g) of open scrub, savannas, and coastal habitats in the Caribbean from Cuba and Hispaniola to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Very similar to the Common Nighthawk but separated by voice. Migratory; winters in South America. Aerial insectivore; Least Concern.
Least Nighthawk
The smallest Chordeiles nighthawk (~30 g), family Caprimulgidae, inhabiting open cerrado, caatinga, and rocky savanna in eastern and central South America. Very small with brown and buff cryptic plumage; white tail band in males. Hunts small insects aerially at dusk. Least Concern in open lowland habitats.