Common Poorwill Photo Gallery
Adult
Flat-headed nightjar with a short tail. White band marks the throat, but it is often difficult to see on roosting birds.
© Jacob Drucker / Macaulay LibraryWashington, June 05, 2019Adult
Small and stubby nightjar with a white neck band.
© Bruce Cyganowski / Macaulay LibraryColorado, October 05, 2015Densely camouflaged nightjar with a neat white band on the throat. Large eyes reflect "eyeshine" from headlights and other light sources.
© Gregory Griffith / Macaulay LibraryColorado, July 01, 1995Not all videos have soundAdult male
In flight, white tail tips are visible. Tail tips on females are buffy and not as obvious. Note short tail.
© Chris Wood / Macaulay LibraryColorado, October 03, 2015Compare with Similar Species
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Nightjars and Allies(Order: Caprimulgiformes, Family: Caprimulgidae)
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