Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor

The common nighthawk or bullbat is a medium-sized crepuscular or nocturnal bird of the Americas within the nightjar family, whose presence and identity are best revealed by its vocalization.

Nighthawk. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren.
Nighthawk. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren.
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Common Nighthawk observed by frigatebird13
Apr 15, 2026
Vero Dr, Saint Augustine, FL, US
byGavin Adams :3
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Nighthawk observed by eel_program
Apr 10, 2026
Nixon Smiley Pineland Preserve, Miami, FL, US
byEEL Program
Research Grade
· 4 IDs
Common Nighthawk observed by hzapata
Apr 9, 2026
Travis St @ Pease St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
byhzapata
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Chotacabras zumbón observed by hernan_david_osorio
Mar 14, 2026
Betulia, La Tebaida, Quindío, Colombia
byHernan david Osorio berrio
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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