Common Nighthawk vs Chuck-will's-widow
Chordeiles minor versus Antrostomus carolinensis
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Common Nighthawk
Chuck-will's-widow
In short
The Common Nighthawk and Chuck-will's-widow can be distinguished by their structure and vocalizations. The Common Nighthawk has a more slender build with longer wings, while the Chuck-will's-widow is bulkier. Their calls are distinct, with the Common Nighthawk producing a nasal 'peent' and the Chuck-will's-widow having a repetitive 'chuck-will's-widow' call.
Identification tips
Look for the slender build and longer wings of the Common Nighthawk, and listen for its nasal 'peent' call. In contrast, the Chuck-will's-widow is bulkier and has a repetitive 'chuck-will's-widow' call.
Size
The Common Nighthawk is generally more slender and has longer wings compared to the bulkier Chuck-will's-widow.
Voice
The Common Nighthawk is known for its nasal 'peent' call, while the Chuck-will's-widow has a distinctive, repetitive 'chuck-will's-widow' call.