Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

Least Concern

The Common Nighthawk is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of North American woodland, open country, cliffs, wetlands, and towns. It rests camouflaged by day on ground, branches, or leaf litter, then hawks moths, beetles, and other insects at dusk with a wide gape, soft flight, and repetitive calls.

Family

Caprimulgidae

Group

Nightjars

Range

Common Nighthawk Range — Resident or seasonal range in North American woodland, open country, cliffs, wetlands, and towns

Population

≈ Unknown

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