Birds of Cuba BETA

    CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae (Nightjars)  
Genus: Chordeiles (1 species, 6 worldwide)


Antillean Nighthawk
Antillean Nighthawk (Chordeiles gundlachii) Male
Dominican Republic  
   
Photograph by Carlos Gomez   © All Rights Reserved.

A Caribbean species slightly smaller than the Common Nighthawk but otherwise almost identical, and must be identified by voice. May have buffy underparts compared to Common Nighthawk (HBW).


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