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Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

Description:

Streaky brown all over with white bars on the wings and tail. This was several individuals, all just sleeping on posts in the morning.

Habitat:

Sleeping on fences in a marshy area, although they weren't right at the water.

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3 Comments

very dificult to spott in my area i now the european sp only by the sound :-)
Congrats and thanks for sharing

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Fantastic spotting, Ashley!

ConorSheaWing
ConorSheaWing 10 years ago

Why're you so lucky..

AshleyT
Spotted by
AshleyT

Texas, USA

Spotted on Jul 18, 2013
Submitted on Jul 20, 2013

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