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ML469550741

Common Poorwill Phalaenoptilus nuttallii

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Contributor

Aaron Janzen Media from this contributor Profile

Date

17 Jul 2022 eBird checklist S115632486

Location

Porcupine hills
Fort MacLeod, Alberta, Canada
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 49.857483, -113.974996
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified
Sounds
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Observation details

At least 2, probably 3. Heard and recorded calling COPO. Also spotted (using flashlight) calling and hunting from fence posts. Small nightjar, with large eyes, and short rounded wings. Observed 5 nights in a row.

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2.64 MB

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