Texas
Lesser Nighthawk
Chordeiles acutipennis
(L 9" WS 22" Wt 1.8 oz)
This bird’s name is somewhat inappropriate,
since it is not strictly nocturnal, often flying
in sunlight, and it is not a hawk.
since it is not strictly nocturnal, often flying
in sunlight, and it is not a hawk.
Sheepshead Sanctuary
South Padre Island, Texas
17Apr2018
Chordeiles in Greek means dancing
in the evening; acutipennis is Latin
for sharp-pointed wing.
in the evening; acutipennis is Latin
for sharp-pointed wing.
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