Common Nighthawk
Chordeiles minor
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Giới Thiệu
A medium Caprimulgidae nighthawk (~72 g) widespread across North America, wintering in South America. Characterised by white wing patches conspicuous in erratic aerial flight. Breeds on flat gravel rooftops and open ground. Highly aerial; catches flying insects at dusk and night. Least Concern despite urban declines.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 38,6 cm | 15.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 71,75 g | 2.53 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Brown and grey mottled above; white throat in male; white and dark barred underparts; distinctive white wing bar across primaries positioned more centrally than in Lesser Nighthawk; white tail band in male.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Breeds across North America from Alaska to the Gulf Coast; long-distance migrant wintering in South America south to Argentina.
Diet & Feeding
Aerial insectivore; catches flying beetles, ants, moths, and flies in fast aerial pursuit over open habitats.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 16-20 days. Fledging: 25-30 days.
Số Trứng
1-2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, nasal 'peent' call repeated in flight; display dive produces loud booming 'whomp' with wings; churring trill on breeding grounds; colonial roost cacophony
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Caprimulgidae (Nightjars) |
| Genus | Chordeiles |
| Loài | Chordeiles minor |
Distribution
Common Nighthawk has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Caprimulgidae family