Family · Caprimulgidae · Caprimulgiformes
Nightjars & Nighthawks Population Trends
7 species tracked, ordered by long-term trend. Steepest declines first.
| History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Whip-poor-will | Aerial insectivores | -79% | 1968 | |
| Chuck-will's-widow | Aerial insectivores | -58% | 1968 | |
| Common Pauraque | Aerial insectivores | -49% | 1969 | |
| Common Nighthawk | Aerial insectivores | -8% | 1968 | |
| Mexican Whip-poor-will | Aerial insectivores | +18% | 1979 | |
| Common Poorwill | Aerial insectivores | +60% | 1969 | |
| Lesser Nighthawk | Aerial insectivores | +73% | 1969 |