Birds of Prey
Least Concern
The short-tailed nighthawk is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in Mexico, in every Central American country except El Salvador, in Trinidad and Tobago, and in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Short-tailed Nighthawk. Sightings recorded in 46 safari areas total.
● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
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