Common
Nighthawk
(Chordeiles minor)
| Common
Nighthawk Information Length: 9 - 10" Habitat: Open or semi-open habitats such as forest clearings, grasslands, farmland, burned-over areas, fields, and beaches. |
 Photo © Mike Danzenbaker |
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| Also found in towns and cities. | Click to enlarge | |||||
| Diet:
Many species of flying insects, including mosquitoes, beetles, flying ants, moths, and grasshoppers. |
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 Identification
tips for the Common Nighthawk |
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 Listen
to the Common Nighthawk |
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| (Sound file provided by and copyrighted to Naturesongs.com, 2003) | ||||||
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| Breeding Map | ||||||
| Additional Information: | ||||||
| National Wildlife Federation | ||||||
| Photo of Common Nighthawk, song (sound file), description, voice, habitat, nesting, range, discussion. | ||||||