Common poorwill

Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

Family: Caprimulgidae Order: Caprimulgiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Common poorwill

About the Common poorwill

species of bird

Fun Facts About Common poorwill

  • The Common poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Common poorwill is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCaprimulgiformes
FamilyCaprimulgidae
GenusPhalaenoptilus
SpeciesPhalaenoptilus nuttallii

Range & Habitat

Range map of Common poorwill

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Related Species

Other species in the Caprimulgidae family: