Lesser Nighthawk

22 cm (8") Fairly common. Southwestern United States. Fields, prairies, arid scrub, grasslands, ponds, deserts.

Smaller than similar Common Nighthawk. Flies very low to ground and does not dive bomb.

In flight; white patch near wing tip.

Song: distinctive rapid trill.

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Credit: Pat Gaines

Credit: Richard Crook

Credit: J. N. Stuart

Credit: Jorge Montejo

Distribution Maps

Lesser Nighthawk distribution map