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| classis = [[bird|Aves]] | | classis = [[bird|Aves]] | ||
| ordo = [[Caprimulgiformes]] | | ordo = [[Caprimulgiformes]] | ||
| − | | familia = [[Caprimulgidae]] | + | | familia = [[nightjar|Caprimulgidae]] |
| genus = ''[[Caprimulgus]]'' | | genus = ''[[Caprimulgus]]'' | ||
| species = '''''C. vociferus''''' | | species = '''''C. vociferus''''' | ||
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| binomial_authority = [[Alexander Wilson|Wilson]], 1812 | | binomial_authority = [[Alexander Wilson|Wilson]], 1812 | ||
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| − | The '''Whip-poor-will''', ''Caprimulgus vociferus'', is a medium-sized (22-27 cm) [[nightjar]]. The Whip-poor-will is commonly heard but seldom seen; the name imitates this bird's call. | + | The '''Whip-poor-will''' or '''whippoorwill''', ''Caprimulgus vociferus'', is a medium-sized (22-27 cm) [[nightjar]]. The Whip-poor-will is commonly heard but seldom seen; the name imitates this bird's call. |
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* {{IUCN2006|assessors=BirdLife International|year=2004|id=48656|title=Caprimulgus vociferus|downloaded=06 May 2006}} Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern | * {{IUCN2006|assessors=BirdLife International|year=2004|id=48656|title=Caprimulgus vociferus|downloaded=06 May 2006}} Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern | ||
[http://www.ndi4all.org/grade45/Whippoorwill-c.html Whippoorwill] | [http://www.ndi4all.org/grade45/Whippoorwill-c.html Whippoorwill] | ||
| + | * [http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/wwwsounds/birds/hardy29sh.wav sound] | ||
{{Commons|Caprimulgus vociferus}} | {{Commons|Caprimulgus vociferus}} | ||
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[[Category:Avifauna of Eastern United States]] | [[Category:Avifauna of Eastern United States]] | ||
[[Category:Avifauna of Eastern Canada]] | [[Category:Avifauna of Eastern Canada]] | ||
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[[Category:Avifauna of Central Mexico]] | [[Category:Avifauna of Central Mexico]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:31, 12 October 2006
Template:Taxobox The Whip-poor-will or whippoorwill, Caprimulgus vociferus, is a medium-sized (22-27 cm) nightjar. The Whip-poor-will is commonly heard but seldom seen; the name imitates this bird's call.
Appearance
Adults have mottled plumage: the upperparts are grey, black and brown; the lower parts are grey and black. They have a very short bill and a black throat. Males have a white patch below the throat and white tips on the outer tail feathers; in the female, these parts are light brown.
Behavior
The Whip-poor-will's breeding habitat is deciduous or mixed woods across southeastern Canada, eastern and southwestern United States, and Central America. They nest on the ground, in shaded locations, among dead leaves, and usually lay two creamy eggs. This bird does not normally flush from the nest unless it is underfoot.
Northern birds migrate to the southeastern United States and south to Central America. Central American races are largely resident. These birds forage at night, catching insects in flight. They normally sleep during the day.
References
- Template:IUCN2006 Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
