Common Poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Caprimulgiformes · Caprimulgidae

About

The common poorwill is a nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae, the nightjars. It is found from British Columbia and southeastern Alberta, through the western United States to northern Mexico. The bird's habitat is dry, open areas with grasses or shrubs, and even stony desert slopes with very little vegetation.

Fun Fact

centralis Moore, RT, 1947 – central Mexico This is the smallest North American nightjar, about 18 centimetres (7.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Habitat is dry, open areas with grasses or shrubs, and even stony desert slopes with very little vegetation.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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