Eastern Whip-poor-will
- Scientific name
- Antrostomus vociferus
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Notched
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Why it matters
The Eastern Whip-poor-will is an elusive master of camouflage, easily recognized by the rhythmic, repetitive song that gives it its common name. Its broad wings and notched tail are specialized adaptations for maneuverable flight while hunting insects under the cover of twilight and darkness.
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