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Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

Photo by RachelRobbins
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Colorado Front Rang foothills; suburban/rural area; hilly, naturalized yard with mostly deciduous trees, shrubs, tall grasses

Notes:

This bird spent the whole day on a branch overhanging our deck, then left at dusk

Reference Links:

Common Nighthawk - Chordeiles minor - Overview, Common Nighthawk

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PublishedAugust 19, 2013

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