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Nightjars & Nighthawks Population Trends

7 species tracked, ordered by long-term trend. Steepest declines first.

Nightjars & Nighthawks species ranked by population trend.
TrendPercent change in the route-weighted abundance index between a smoothed baseline window and the most recent one. It tracks direction, not absolute population.Full methodology →Baseline yearThe first year of the smoothed window the trend is measured from. An earlier baseline means a longer record stands behind the number.Full methodology →History
Eastern Whip-poor-willAerial insectivores-79%1968
Chuck-will's-widowAerial insectivores-58%1968
Common PauraqueAerial insectivores-49%1969
Common NighthawkAerial insectivores-8%1968
Mexican Whip-poor-willAerial insectivores+18%1979
Common PoorwillAerial insectivores+60%1969
Lesser NighthawkAerial insectivores+73%1969