Common Poorwill

20 cm (8") Fairly common. Replaces Whip-poor-will in the west. Sagebrush, coniferous woods, arid roadsides, chaparral.

Short rounded tail has white tipped edges. Short rounded wings. Flies up from ground to catch insects then returns.

Song: night crying, whistled "poor-will".

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Credit: Ken-ichi Ueda

Credit: Bryant

Credit: Jerry Oldenettel

Credit: Bryant

Distribution Maps

Common Poorwill winter distribution map

Common Poorwill distribution map