North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Common Nighthawk
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: CONI (1)
Engoulevent d'Amérique
Chordeiles minor
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Nighthawks
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5" 24.1cm | 24" 60.0cm | 2.2oz 62.4g | Caprimulgidae | Chordeiles minor |
North American Bird Calls
- Click to hear Choice 1
- Click to hear Choice 2
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Common Nighthawk is found throughout all of North America during their spring and summer breeding season. These nightjars can be found on the
northern tundras, south to the tip of Florida and into Mexico. During the winter months they migrate deep into South America.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.