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Also reported at 19 private locations (not shown).
Updated 2:37 PMGamebirds to woodpeckersNightjars and Allies
Chordeiles minor
The common nighthawk or bullbat is a medium-sized crepuscular or nocturnal bird of the Americas within the nightjar (Caprimulgidae) family, whose presence and identity are best revealed by its vocalization. Typically dark, displaying cryptic colouration and intricate patterns, this bird is difficult to spot with the naked eye during the day. This bird is most conspicuous when in its buoyant and erratic flight. The most remarkable feature of this aerial insectivore is its small beak that belies the massiveness of its mouth. Some claim appearance similarities to owls. With its horizontal stance and short legs, the common nighthawk does not travel frequently on the ground, instead preferring to perch horizontally, parallel to branches, on posts, on the ground or on a roof. The males of this species may roost together but the bird is primarily solitary. The common nighthawk shows variability in territory size.
Read more on WikipediaSummer visitor · usually Apr–Oct
| Week | Checklists reporting it |
|---|---|
| Jan 1–7 | 0% |
| Jan 8–14 | 0% |
| Jan 15–21 | 0% |
| Jan 22–end | 0% |
| Feb 1–7 | 0% |
| Feb 8–14 | 0% |
| Feb 15–21 | 0% |
| Feb 22–end | 0% |
| Mar 1–7 | 0% |
| Mar 8–14 | 0% |
| Mar 15–21 | 0% |
| Mar 22–end | 0% |
| Apr 1–7 | <0.1% |
| Apr 8–14 | 0.2% |
| Apr 15–21 | 0.5% |
| Apr 22–end | 3% |
| May 1–7 | 5% |
| May 8–14 | 8% |
| May 15–21 | 11% |
| May 22–end | 8% |
| Jun 1–7 | 6% |
| Jun 8–14 | 5% |
| Jun 15–21 | 4% |
| Jun 22–end | 5% |
| Jul 1–7 | 5% |
| Jul 8–14 | 6% |
| Jul 15–21 | 6% |
| Jul 22–end | 6% |
| Aug 1–7 | 6% |
| Aug 8–14 | 8% |
| Aug 15–21 | 7% |
| Aug 22–end | 6% |
| Sep 1–7 | 5% |
| Sep 8–14 | 3% |
| Sep 15–21 | 3% |
| Sep 22–end | 1% |
| Oct 1–7 | 1.0% |
| Oct 8–14 | 0.5% |
| Oct 15–21 | 0.2% |
| Oct 22–end (now) | 0.4% |
| Nov 1–7 | 0.1% |
| Nov 8–14 | 0.2% |
| Nov 15–21 | <0.1% |
| Nov 22–end | 0% |
| Dec 1–7 | 0% |
| Dec 8–14 | 0% |
| Dec 15–21 | 0% |
| Dec 22–end | 0% |
Share of complete checklists at each hotspot that reported it (2016–2026). Hotspots with fewer than 15 checklists are left out, and the order discounts small samples, so a hotspot with few checklists can sit below one with a lower share.
From the eBird Basic Dataset (Sep-2026), complete checklists only.