Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis
(L 9" WS 22" Wt 1.8 oz)
This bird’s name is somewhat inappropri-
ate, since it is not strictly nocturnal, often
flying in sunlight, and it is not a hawk.
ate, since it is not strictly nocturnal, often
flying in sunlight, and it is not a hawk.
Sheepshead Sanctuary
South Padre Island, Texas
14Apr2014
South Padre Island
Convention Center
14Apr2014
Conspicuous white feather
seen on nighthawks.
seen on nighthawks.
Buffy spots on primaries.