DescriptionThis medium-sized nightjar measures 22–27 cm (8+1⁄2–10+1⁄2 in) in length, spans 45–50 cm (17+1⁄2–19+1⁄2 in) across the wings and weighs 42–69 g (1+1⁄2–2+7⁄16 oz). Further standard measurements are a wing chord of … See more
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- Antrostomus vociferus
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Eastern Whip-poor-will Identification - All About Birds
Eastern Whip-poor-wills are medium-sized birds with a large, rounded head and a stout chest that tapers to a long tail and wings, giving them a distinctly front-heavy look. Smaller than a Chuck-will’s-widow; about the size of a Common Nighthawk.
Eastern Whip-poor-will | Audubon Field Guide
Eastern Whip-poor-will - All About Birds
Made famous in folk songs, poems, and literature for their endless chanting on summer nights, Eastern Whip-poor-wills are easy to hear but hard to see. Their brindled plumage blends perfectly with the gray-brown leaf litter of the open …
Eastern Whip-poor-will Range Map - All About Birds
Made famous in folk songs, poems, and literature for their endless chanting on summer nights, Eastern Whip-poor-wills are easy to hear but hard to see. Their brindled plumage blends perfectly with the gray-brown leaf litter of the open …
Eastern Whip-poor-will - American Bird Conservancy
Like its close relative the Chuck-will's-widow, the Eastern Whip-poor-will is rarely seen due to its excellent camouflage. This member of the nightjar family is named for its haunting, onomatopoeic song, which has inspired folk legends and …
Description: Eastern Whip-poor-wills are nocturnal birds of dry, open woodlands and clearings. They are seldom seen, though they are quick to announce their presence with their distinctive …
Eastern Whip-poor-will - eBird
Listen for namesake song, a whistled "whip-poor-WILL," repeated endlessly. Found in forests, often with a mixture of pines and deciduous trees with open areas nearby for foraging. Forages for flying insects from the ground at night. …
Eastern Whip-Poor-Will - Facts, Diet, Habitat
The Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is a medium-sized member of the nightjar family. It is found in North America and is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its camouflage.
Eastern Whip-poor-will - NH Audubon
The Eastern Whip-poor-will is far more often heard than seen, and over the last few decades the number of people who have heard one has declined dramatically. “Where are all the whip-poor-wills?” is not an uncommon …
Whip-poor-will | Vermont Center for Ecostudies
The Eastern Whip-poor-will is a nocturnal, aerial insectivore found in edge habitat throughout much of the eastern United States and into Canada. Though Whip-poor-wills are most commonly heard calling at dawn and dusk, they will forage …
Eastern Whip-poor-will - ID, Facts & More | Birdzilla
Mar 6, 2023 · The Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is a fairly small, mottled gray and brown nightbird with a dark stripe on its crown and a narrow white mark on its throat. This …
Eastern Whip-poor-will Sightings Map - All About Birds
Made famous in folk songs, poems, and literature for their endless chanting on summer nights, Eastern Whip-poor-wills are easy to hear but hard to see. Their brindled plumage blends …
What are the characteristics of the eastern whip-poor-will?
Nov 26, 2023 · In summary, the eastern whip-poor-will is a remarkable nocturnal bird adapted to hunting insects in forested environments. Its camouflaged plumage, expansive mouth, …
Eastern whip-poor-will - Ontario.ca
Sep 10, 2009 · Eastern Whip-poor-will is a medium-sized bird 22 to 26 centimetres long with mottled brown and grey feathers that help it blend in with its surroundings. Since it becomes …
Eastern Whip-poor-will - Partners in Flight
During the breeding season, the Whip-poor-will occupies most of the Eastern United States, from southern Canada down to the northern portion of the Gulf States (Mississippi, Louisiana and …
Eastern Whip-poor-will Life History - All About Birds
Eastern Whip-poor-wills are nocturnal birds with loud, distinctive voices. At night they fly slowly and silently, often wheeling around 180 degrees in between wing flaps. When nesting or …
Eastern Whip-poor-will - The Audubon Birds & Climate Change …
The Eastern Whip-poor-will is strictly nocturnal and stays hidden for the most of the day, only coming out in the evening to forage for insects. It’s most active in the dim light of dawn and …
Eastern Whip-poor-will Sounds - All About Birds
The male’s emphatic, chanted whip-poor-will, sometimes repeated for hours on end, is a classic sound of warm summer nights in the countryside of the East. It commonly appears in regional …
NCC: Eastern whip-poor-will - Nature Conservancy of Canada
Like most nightjars, eastern whip-poor-will is a nocturnal and well-camouflaged species. It is rarely seen, and often only identified by its distinctive, three-syllabled “WHIP-poor-WEEL” call during …
