Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis)

Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis)

About Lesser Nighthawk (Chordeiles acutipennis)

Kingdom: Animals
Phylum: Chordates
Class: Birds
Order: Owls And Nightjars
Family: Nighthawks and Nightjars

The lesser nighthawk is a nightjar found throughout a large part of the Americas. This bird looks similar to the common nighthawk but is slightly smaller, has a slightly less deeply forked tail, and is more buffy in coloration. Their distinctive mouths are very well adapted for capturing insects mid-flight.

Source: Wikipedia