#nightjars

[hawkpartys]

i would like to introduce you all to my favorite genre of photo: nightjars being grasped firmly

all photos sourced from inaturalist, links in the image captions. these guys are being held for banding by professionals

#inaturalist #birds #nature #naturalist #ecology #zoology #biology #nightjars #hawk noises

[nightmaresyrup]

Nighthawk in a blanket. It hates waking up?

#nighthawk #common nighthawk #nightjars

[ecoamerica]

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[a-dinosaur-a-day]

I find nightjars weird cause I expect them to have teeth instead of a beak. I think I blame anurognathids for this.

Tbh, I feel if they could have teeth, they'd re evolve teeth

#nightjars #anurognathids

[antiqueanimals]

Cuban nightjar (Antrostomus cubanensis)

Part of a collection of watercolor images by "M. Rabié" for St. Domingue Oiseaux. Dated 1766.

Internet Archive

#birds #nightjars #cuban nightjar #M. Rabié

[na-bird-of-the-day]

BOTD: White-tailed Nightjar

Photo: Chris Harrison

"This rather long-tailed nightjar is found in open grassy or shrubby habitats from Costa Rica across much of northern South America. Both sexes show a distinctive buffy nape. Males have extensive white in the tail, especially visible in flight. Strictly nocturnal; single individuals are most often seen sitting on the ground at night, sallying up to catch flying insects. Listen for the song, which begins with a sharp 'pik' note, followed by a longer whistled 'seeeee,' ascending and then descending."

- eBird

#birds #white tailed nightjar #birds of north america #north american birds #nightjars #birds of central america #birding #bird watching #birdblr #birblr #bird of the day #Hydropsalis cayennensis

[inaturalist-unofficial]

[Image Description: A nightjar stands on an airfryer box. Meme text says “Clearly, you own an airfryer.” /End ID.]

Observation photo © iwank on iNaturalist

#iNaturalist #wildlife #ecology #zoology #birds #biology #ornithology #nature #animals #bird #nightjars #nightjar #caprimulgiformes #birdblr #birblr #clearly you dont own an air fryer #aves #caprimulgidae #funnies #by Kestrel #killy killy

[rolitae]

Golden-shouldered Parrot & Puerto Rican Nightjar

#golden shouldered parrot #parrots #nightjars #puerto rican nightjar #puerto rican birds #aseprite #pixel art #art challenge #avian august #bird spam #birds #bird art

[winty-doodles]

I love nightjars

praying to tumblr pls no quality destruction

#winty’s doodles #Nightjars #birds #great eared nightjar #tw knife #just in case tag

[tinylongwing]

What’s your opinions on Night Jars? I think they’re fascinating birds with very unique appearances!

All of Caprimulgiformes are super cool for sure! It's not just the unique appearances that fascinate me but the fact that that appearance results from some really amazing adaptations to nighttime insect hunting that allows them to fill a similar niche to bats. Plus, they have some spectacular displays and songs, too! If you're ever lucky enough to be in their habitat at night during the breeding season, the sheer volume of their ringing calls through the forest is incredible.

Where I am, the most common one is Common Nighthawk, and the male's divebomb courtship and territorial display is insanely cool. Racing toward the ground only to pull up at the last second so that the air rushes through their highly-modified wings to create a sonic boom? God. The first time I heard it I didn't understand what animal was even making that sound. Then, to be in a male's territory during the breeding season where he will use that same tactic at your head to intimidate you into leaving his area? I mean, talk about effective!

#bird asks #common nighthawk #nightjars

[aquatic-batt]

happy fluffy friend Friday to the great eared nightjar!! :>

#got obsessed w them earlier this week so I HAD to make them the friend this week #they’re so CUTE #birds #nightjars #fluffy friend friday #animals

[asteroidtroglodyte]

#birds #shitpost #free range sustainable shitpost #troglodyte thoughts #nightjars

[ecoamerica]

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The American Climate Leadership Awards 2024 broadcast recording is now available on ecoAmerica's YouTube channel for viewers to be inspired by active climate leaders. Watch to find out which finalist received the $50,000 grand prize! Hosted by Vanessa Hauc and featuring Bill McKibben and Katharine Hayhoe!

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[hawkpartys]

i like these nightjars from my notes

#hawk draws #i guess #bird #nightjars #birds #birdblr

[etakeh]

Pootoos are not nightjars. But this is.

Compare.

Same thing.

#cats #birds #manx #nightjars #who wore it better

[antiqueanimals]

Wildlife in North Carolina. July 1987. Illustration by David Williams.

Internet Archive

#birds #nightjars #David Williams

[na-bird-of-the-day]

BOTD: Spot-tailed Nightjar

Photo: Eric Carpenter

"Small nightjar of savanna and grassland with scattered bushes and palmettos. Spends the day roosting cryptically on the ground, but at night may be found beside quiet roads and tracks. Like all nightjars, eyes reflect amber-red in lights. Song is high and insectlike, unlikely to draw attention."

- eBird

#birds #spot tailed nightjar #birds of north america #north american birds #nightjars #birds of mexico #birds of central america #birding #birdblr #birblr #bird watching #bird of the day #Hydropsalis maculicaudus

[cassowariess]

Not me changing the notification sound on my phone to the nightjar I used to hear in the evenings growing up. I miss that sound.

#the species is the pauraque if you're interested #nightjars #birds #nostalgia