Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii)
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About Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Owls And Nightjars
- Family: Nighthawks and Nightjars
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.
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2025-10-17
Mount Davidson, United States of America
