Birds of Prey
Least Concern
The lesser nighthawk is a nightjar found throughout a large part of the Americas. This bird looks similar to the common nighthawk but is slightly smaller, has a slightly less deeply forked tail, and is more buffy in coloration. Their distinctive mouths are very well adapted for capturing insects mid-flight.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Lesser Nighthawk. Sightings recorded in 101 safari areas total.
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