Eastern Whip-poor-will

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Antrostomus; binomial: Antrostomus vociferus; authority: (Wilson, A, 1812).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: se USA and MA.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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