Mexican Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus arizonae
Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) · Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Mexican Whip-poor-will with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Buff-collared Nightjar Antrostomus ridgwayi | 3 |
| Common Poorwill Phalaenoptilus nuttallii | 2 |
| Common Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis | 1 |
| Chuck-will's-widow Antrostomus carolinensis | 1 |
| Brown Nightjar Veles binotatus | 1 |
Family
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.
Order
Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal or crepuscular birds in the family Caprimulgidae and order Caprimulgiformes, characterised by long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Some New World species are called nighthawks. The English word nightjar originally referred to the European nightjar.