Common Nighthawk

Common nighthawks can also be identified by their loud buzzy “peent” vocalization.

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Quick Facts

Scientific Name: Chordeiles minor
Distribution/Habitat: Live in forests, savannahs, scrub, prairies, beaches and cities
Average Size: 8.7-9.8 inches long, 20-25 inch wingspan
Average Life Span: 4-5 years
Diet: Mainly eat flying insects including beetles, grasshoppers, moths and winged ants

Did You Know?

Contrary to its name, the common nighthawk is most active during dusk and dawn-- not night and is not related to hawks.