Yucatan Nightjar
Antrostomus badius
Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) · Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Yucatan Nightjar with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Common Pauraque Nyctidromus albicollis | 2 |
| Yucatan Poorwill Nyctiphrynus yucatanicus | 1 |
| Tawny-collared Nightjar Antrostomus salvini | 1 |
| Mexican Whip-poor-will Antrostomus arizonae | 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.