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Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis
37.6018, -121.359
Field Notes
Description:
Despite the name, these birds mainly fly at night in search of insects. Very elusive and secretive. Though they may be in plain sight on the ground or in a tree, their coloring and look helps them blend right in. Most of the bird is brown, white and grey patterning. The wings are dark colored with a white patch. Beak is small but wide when opened. Eyes are large to see better at night.
Habitat:
Open flat fields and gullies. Prefer near water where it can find insects
Notes:
Last week I tried to take pictures in flight at dusk. They didn't turn out so good. This time they were flying sooner.
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