Eared Poorwill
- Scientific name
- Nyctiphrynus mcleodii
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Notched
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Why it matters
The Eared Poorwill is a member of the nightjar family, characterized by its distinctive rounded wings and notched tail that aid in its silent, agile flight during twilight. It is primarily found in the mountain forests of western Mexico, where it remains a prized observation for birders due to its secretive nature and preference for elusive, nocturnal habitats.
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