Hispaniolan Nightjar

Antrostomus ekmani

Least Concern

The Hispaniolan Nightjar is a nocturnal or crepuscular nightjar of Hispaniola. 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

Hispaniolan Nightjar Range — Resident or seasonal range in Hispaniola

Population

≈ Unknown

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