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[shake.lopez]

I have never seen a bird like this. Can someone tell me what it is?

 

[Lisa W]

Hi, and welcome to the forum on behalf of the staff and moderators. I think you will find us a friendly and helpful group. Can I ask where you saw the bird, there are 4 different birds in the US that are possible matches. Which one might depend on where and when you photogaphed this.

 

[Welsh Peregrine]

It is a member of the Nightjar family, which includes Nighthawks, Whip-poor-wills, Paraques and others. They are often easier to identify by call or when flying when you can see the position of white markings on wings and tail.

 

[Fritz73]

Hola! Welcome to Birdforum

 

[Chris G6 UXU]

Hello and welcome to the forum, enjoy and all the best.

 

[Kits]

Welcome to Birdforum. I hope you enjoy your visits.

 

[delia todd]

Hi shake.lopez and a warm welcome from me too.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

 

[shake.lopez]

It is a member of the Nightjar family, which includes Nighthawks, Whip-poor-wills, Paraques and others. They are often easier to identify by call or when flying when you can see the position of white markings on wings and tail.

Hello

Hi shake.lopez and a warm welcome from me too.

I'm sure you will enjoy it here and I hope to hear about all the birds you see when out and about.

It was there all day until nightfall. This is West Texas.

 

[KC Foggin]

Hi shake.lopez and a warm welcome to you from South Carolina
I believe it is known as the Texas Nightjar.

 

[Andy Adcock]

Common Poorwill looks a good match?

 

[Andy Adcock]

Hi shake.lopez and a warm welcome to you from South Carolina
I believe it is known as the Texas Nightjar.

I can find no reference to this name?

 

[KC Foggin]

I'm sorry. It is actually called a Texas NightHawk.

 

[Andy Adcock]

I'm sorry. It is actually called a Texas NightHawk.

Where are you getting this from, I can't find that either, are you using an old book or something?

 

[KC Foggin]

From Google Andy.

nightjar bird in texas - Google Search