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 toastysn
Aug 12, 2026
Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, South Lake Tahoe, CA, US
bytoastysn
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Nighthawk observed by hansritter
Aug 12, 2026
Elliot Lake, ON, Canada
byHans Ritter
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Common Nighthawk observed by pufferchung
Aug 12, 2026
Jefferson County, TX, USA
byMichelle W. （鍾偉瑋）
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Common Nighthawk observed by jessywilkes
Aug 12, 2026
Minneapolis, KS, US
byJessy Wilkes
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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