普通美洲夜鹰

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同属物种

安岛美洲夜鹰

Antillean Nighthawk

小白喉美洲夜鹰

Least Nighthawk

小灰眉夜鹰

Lesser Nighthawk

纳昆达夜鹰

Nacunda Nighthawk

沙色美洲夜鹰

Sand-colored Nighthawk

形态与习性

The common nighthawk or bullbat (Chordeiles minor) is a medium-sized crepuscular or nocturnal bird of the Americas within the nightjar (Caprimulgidae) family, whose presence and identity are best revealed by its vocalization. Typically dark (gray, black and brown), displaying cryptic colouration and intricate patterns, this bird is difficult to spot with the naked eye during the day. This bird is most conspicuous when in its buoyant and erratic flight. The most remarkable feature of this aerial