Antillean Nighthawk
Lesser Nighthawk
Also known as: Bullbats
23-25 cm (9-10") Common and widespread. Open woodlands, urban areas. Sits lengthwise on limbs. Often seen in evenings catching flying insects with swift and fluttery flight. Nests on flat-topped buildings. Active day and night.
Brown, gray, and white mottled above, light with dark barring below; long, pointed wings with bold white patches; tail slightly forked.
Hollow booming sound made by male in courtship display flight.
Song: a nasal "peent".
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Distribution Maps
Common Nighthawk distribution map