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Common Nighthawk
| Color: |
Brown |
| Size: |
9.5" |
| Season: |
Summer |
| Description: |
Agile, aerial insectivores often seen flying over towns by bright lights. Recognized in flight by the long, pointed wings with a white streak below the tip. Cryptically colored in gray and black when at rest on the ground, tree branches, or roof tops. |
| Voice: |
A nasal peent. During courtship display the male dives and pulls up sharply, creating a brief mechanical whoosh like a car passing by.
Click here to listen |
| Habitat: |
Woodland clearings, grasslands, rock outcrops, and city roof tops. |
| Interesting Fact: |
Most nightjars are strictly nocturnal birds, meaning they are active only at night. The Common Nighthawk, however, may be seen flying during the day, especially at dawn and dusk. |
| Scientific name: |
Chordeiles minor |
| Order: |
Caprimulgiformes |
| Family: |
Caprimulgidae |
Adult Dave Herr |
Adult in flight Robert Herron |
Adult Dan Scheiman |
Adult and young Jeff Wilson |
Young Kelly McAllister |
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