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Jamaican Poorwill
Siphonorhis americana
Jamaican Poorwill (Siphonorhis americana) — Nightjars & Allies of North America.
The Jamaican Poorwill (Siphonorhis americana) is a member of the Caprimulgidae family found in North America. Adults weigh 37 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Caprimulgiformes
- Family Caprimulgidae Nightjars
- Genus Siphonorhis
- Species americana
Quick facts
- Weight
- 37 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Caprimulgidae
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Jamaican Poorwill is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
And is frequently seen soaring overhead in flight.
Migration
The Jamaican Poorwill is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Jamaican Poorwill (Siphonorhis americana) is a species of bird in the Caprimulgidae family, part of the order Caprimulgiformes. It is found across North America. Its distribution covers NA Jamaica.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 37 g, with a wing length of about 13.5 cm and a tail of around 13.2 cm.
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Jamaican Poorwill?
The Jamaican Poorwill is a small bird that weighs around 37 g.
Where does the Jamaican Poorwill live?
The Jamaican Poorwill is found across North America with a range covering NA Jamaica.
What family does the Jamaican Poorwill belong to?
The Jamaican Poorwill (Siphonorhis americana) belongs to the Caprimulgidae family, in the order Caprimulgiformes.
What does the Jamaican Poorwill eat?
The Jamaican Poorwill is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Jamaican Poorwill migrate?
The Jamaican Poorwill is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Jamaican Poorwill endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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