The Eastern Whip-poor-will, Caprimulgus vociferus, is a medium-sized (22–27 cm) nightjar bird from North and Central America. The whip-poor-will is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its superior camouflage. It is named onomatopoeically after its song.
These medium-sized nightjars measure 22–27 cm (8.7–11 in) in length, span 45–48 cm (18–19 in) across the wings and weigh 43–64 g (1.5–2.3 oz). Adults have mottled pluma...
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The Eastern Whip-poor-will, Caprimulgus vociferus, is a medium-sized (22–27 cm) nightjar bird from North and Central America. The whip-poor-will is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its superior camouflage. It is named onomatopoeically after its song.
These medium-sized nightjars measure 22–27 cm (8.7–11 in) in length, span 45–48 cm (18–19 in) across the wings and weigh 43–64 g (1.5–2.3 oz). Adults have mottled plumage: the upperparts are grey, black and brown; the lower parts are grey and black. They have a very short bill and a black throat. Males have a white patch below the throat and white tips on the outer tail feathers; in the female, these parts are light brown.
This bird is sometimes confused with the related Chuck-will's-widow (Caprimulgus carolinensis) which has a similar but lower-pitched and slower call.
Their habitat is deciduous or mixed woods across western, central and southeastern Canada, eastern United States, and Central America....
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