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The Montana Animal Field Guide is a joint project between the Natural Heritage Program and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Montana FWP, through its employees and citizen commission, provides for the stewardship of the fish, wildlife, parks and recreational resources of Montana, while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations.


Chordeiles minor
Common Nighthawk
Common Nighthawk

Chordeiles minor
(Caprimulgidae)

Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S5B

Agency Status
USFWS:
USFS: none
BLM: none
 

General Description
The information for this species is not complete. We hope to have it available soon.

Migration
In the Bozeman area, normal migration periods are June 3 to 15 and September 1 to 25, with the fall peak on September 10.

Ecology
Near Fortine, the numbers were reported to be much reduced from 1940 to 1975.

Reproductive Characteristics
Common Nighthawks nest from mid-June to mid-August. Near Fortine, eggs have been found from June 26 to July 26.

Citations & Sources
  • Lenard, S., J. Carlson, J. Ellis, C. Jones, and C. Tilly. 2003. P. D. Skaar's Montana Bird Distribution, 6th Edition. Montana Audubon, Helena, Montana. vi + 144 pp.
  • NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life [web application]. 2002. Version 1.6 . Arlington, Virginia, USA: NatureServe. Available: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer. (Accessed: March 20, 2003 ).
 

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