Nightjars of Mexico

14 nightjars have been recorded in Mexico on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Caprimulgidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.

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Nightjars of Mexico to know first

• Buff-collared NightjarAntrostomus ridgwayi
• Chuck-will’s-widowAntrostomus carolinensis
• Common NighthawkChordeiles minor
• Common PoorwillPhalaenoptilus nuttallii
• Eared PoorwillNyctiphrynus mcleodii
• Eastern Whip-poor-willAntrostomus vociferus
• Lesser NighthawkChordeiles acutipennis
• Mexican Whip-poor-willAntrostomus arizonae
• PauraqueNyctidromus albicollis
• Short-tailed NighthawkLurocalis semitorquatus
• Tawny-collared NightjarAntrostomus salvini
• Yucatan PoorwillNyctiphrynus yucatanicus

The full list — 14 nightjars of Mexico in our library

• Buff-collared Nightjar
• Chuck-will’s-widow
• Common Nighthawk
• Common Poorwill
• Eared Poorwill
• Eastern Whip-poor-will
• Lesser Nighthawk
• Mexican Whip-poor-will
• Pauraque
• Short-tailed Nighthawk
• Spot-tailed Nightjar
• Tawny-collared Nightjar
• Yucatan Nightjar
• Yucatan Poorwill

Keep exploring

• Birds of Mexico
• Tyrant Flycatchers of Mexico (65 species)
• New World Sparrows of Mexico (62 species)
• New World Warblers of Mexico (62 species)
• Hummingbirds of Mexico (59 species)
• Ducks, Geese & Swans of Mexico (48 species)
• Sandpipers & Allies of Mexico (41 species)
• Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Mexico (40 species)
• Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Mexico (39 species)
• Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Mexico (38 species)
• New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Mexico (37 species)
• Wrens of Mexico (37 species)
• Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Mexico (30 species)
• Owls of Mexico (30 species)
• Woodpeckers of Mexico (28 species)
• Pigeons & Doves of Mexico (27 species)
• Vireos of Mexico (27 species)
• Petrels & Shearwaters of Mexico (26 species)
• Tanagers & Allies of Mexico (26 species)
• Crows, Jays & Magpies of Mexico (25 species)
• Thrushes of Mexico (25 species)
• True Finches of Mexico (20 species)
• Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Mexico (19 species)
• Mockingbirds & Thrashers of Mexico (18 species)
• Rails, Crakes & Coots of Mexico (18 species)

Nightjars in other regions

• Nightjars of Brazil (24 species)
• Nightjars of Colombia (22 species)
• Nightjars of Peru (21 species)

Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.