Birds of Costa Rica

    CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)  
Genus: Lurocalis (1 species, 2 worldwide)


Short-tailed Nighthawk
Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus)
Intervales State Park, São Paulo State, Brazil  
   
Photograph by Brendan Ryan     Copyright and usage info

Similar to the Rufous-bellied Nighthawk, but found at lower altitudes, and inside of wings and belly barred. Also chases insects over the canopy. Sleeps in trees, and nests in trees (Cornell).


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