Chuck-will's-widow

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Chuck-will's-widow (<em>Antrostomus carolinensis</em>) is a species of Nightjars (<em>Caprimulgidae</em>) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Overview

Chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) is a species of Nightjars (Caprimulgidae) in the order Nightjars and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Antrostomus; binomial: Antrostomus carolinensis; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: MA, SA.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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