Common Nighthawk
Common Nighthawk (<em>Chordeiles minor</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.
Overview
Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies. A crepuscular insectivore with long pointed wings and a white wing bar; feeds on the wing at dusk over cities and fields; nests directly on bare ground or rooftops; performs dramatic aerial dives in courtship.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Chordeiles; binomial: Chordeiles minor; authority: (Forster, JR, 1771). Typical size: 22-25cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America. Non-breeding range: SA.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
