16K views · 2.2K reactions | Common Nighthawks can be hard to see as they roost quietly, but on the wing they become much more obvious. Look to the sky to see groups of nighthawks winging their way south! Learn more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/common-nighthawk/ | American Bird Conservancy | Facebook

Common Nighthawk Intake Exam🌙 This Common Nighthawk (24-4795) was found unable to fly. It was brought to our center and upon initial examination, there was a black tar-like substance encasing both of its feet. These birds nest on the ground so it could’ve gotten stuck on a glue trap or walked into something sticky As you can see in the video, Nighthawks have an impressive mouth circumference, this is because they are insectivores. They fly through the air with their mouth open, catching all bug

71K views · 356 reactions | “The Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor)...