The chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) is a nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae. It is mostly found in the southeastern United ...
Chuck-will's-widow
Bird
The chuck-will's-widow is a nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae. It is mostly found in the southeastern United States near swamps, rocky uplands, and pine woods. It migrates to the West Indies, Central America, and northwestern... Wikipedia
Family: Caprimulgidae
Scientific name: Antrostomus carolinensis
Order: Caprimulgiformes
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This is the largest nightjar in North America, but their dappled brown plumage makes them blend in perfectly to dry woodlands of the Southeast.
Large night bird with a remarkably big head. Plumage is variable, ranging from grayish to strikingly rufous, but always intricately patterned.
12" (30 cm). Larger than Eastern Whip-poor-will, rich buffy brown all over. Chest often looks darker than throat (opposite of Whip-poor-will's pattern).
Nov 28, 2021 · It is found in the southeastern United States near swamps, rocky uplands, and pine woods. It migrates to the West Indies, Central America, and ...
Mar 4, 2020 · This bird hunts actively by flying low over the ground in search of insects. Occasionally, small passerines and bats are included in its diet.
Chuck-will's-widows nest on the ground and usually lay two eggs/clutch and have one clutch/year. Eggs are laid on litter or on bare ground. Nesting occurs.
The chuck-will's-widow is a nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae. It is found in the southeastern United States near swamps, rocky uplands, ...
Aug 2, 2024 · Threats include breeding and wintering habitat loss and degradation. Pesticide exposure from foraging over pastures and fields may be a threat, ...
This species is estimated to be undergoing a moderately rapid decline, and as such is listed as Near Threatened. Population size: 5700000 mature individuals