Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Nightjars and Allies :: Puerto Rican Nightjar

Puerto Rican Nightjar Caprimulgus noctitherus

Described by: Wetmore (1919)
Alternate common name(s): Puerto Rican Whip-poor-will
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Bosque Seco, Guánica, Puerto Rico - May 19, 2007 © Lic. Alfredo D. Colón Archilla, CFE  Bosque Seco, Guánica, Puerto Rico - May 19, 2007 © Lic. Alfredo D. Colón Archilla, CFE 
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Range

West Indies;
Restricted range;
Sw. Puerto Rico.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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