Birds of the Yucatan Peninsula

Common Nighthawk

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Nomenclature

Scientific Name: Chordeiles minor
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Chotacabras Zumbón
Name in Mayan (if known): Pu'ujuy
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: COMI
Family: Caprimulgidae - Nightjars and Allies

About this Species

*Occurrence and Distribution in the Yucatan Peninsula

RESIDENCY STATUS: Yearround Resident

FREQUENCY STATUS: Fairly Common in the...

DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: Highest populations are in the ...

*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)

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