About the Common Poorwill
The common poorwill is a nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae, the nightjars. It is found from British Columbia and southeastern Alberta, through the western United States to northern Mexico. The bird's habitat is dry, open areas with grasses or shrubs, and even stony desert slopes with very little vegetation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Phalaenoptilus nuttallii |
| Species Codes | compoo, COPO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Common Poorwill belong to?
The Common Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttallii) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Common Poorwill?
The common poorwill is a nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae, the nightjars. It is found from British Columbia and southeastern Alberta, through the western United States to northern Mexico. The bird's habitat is dry, open areas with grasses or shrubs, and even stony desert slopes with very l...
Where can I report a Common Poorwill sighting?
You can log sightings of Common Poorwill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code compoo, or on iNaturalist.
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