16K views · 2.2K reactions | 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 | Facebook

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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