Mexican Whip-poor-will

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Mexican Whip-poor-will (<em>Antrostomus arizonae</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Mexican Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus arizonae) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Antrostomus; binomial: Antrostomus arizonae; authority: Brewster, 1881.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: c Mexico s to Honduras.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Mexican Whip-poor-will is split from [Eastern] Whip-poor-will (NACC 2010; Supplement 51).

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