Common Nighthawks can be hard to see as they roost quietly, but on the wing they become much more obvious. Look to the sky to see groups of nighthawks winging their way south! Learn more: https://abcbirds.org/bird/common-nighthawk/ | American Bird Conservancy

Common in name, but rarely seen! The common nighthawk is a Florida Species of Greatest Conservation Need and member of a bird group called nightjars. These birds have unusually large eyes and mouths, allowing them to catch insects while flying during the early morning and early evening hours. During the day, nightjars rest by blending into their surroundings on the ground or in tree branches. Common nighthawks come to Florida in the summer to breed and can be found across most of the state. Inst

Animal of the Week ~ COMMON NIGHTHAWK *The Common Nighthawk is a medium-sized bird measuring 8.5- 9.5 inches in length with a wingspan of 20- 24 inches; on average they weigh 2-3.5 ounces *Like many members of the nightjar family, they have a characteristic tiny beak that hides how large its mouth can gape. They have large eyes and a flattened head that rests on a short neck. Like owls, their eyes include a tapetum, a mirror-like structure at the back of each eye that reflects light to the retin