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Lesser Nighthawk

Chordeiles acutipennis

Photo by Jellis
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Field Notes

Description:

MIgrating Nightjar. Mottled brown, white and grey. Color and pattern camouflages in trees and on the ground. White chin band and a long tail. Small bill with wide mouth. Night flying insect hunter.

Habitat:

Grass lands near water.

Notes:

Spotted this one rousting in the shade on a hot day.

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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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