Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor)

Uncommon to locally common breeder across North Carolina, nighthawks are found in the state from spring into fall.

	Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) S. Core Banks, Carteret Co., NC 19 July 2008 Commonly seen sitting on the sand in the back dunes on the Core Banks of NC, this nighthawk is facing us, showing its white throat.
	Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) S. Core Banks, Carteret Co., NC 18 July 2008 Different bird, facing away.
	Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) S. Core Banks, Carteret Co., NC 18 July 2008 Males have whiter throats and a white subterminal tail band.
	Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) S. Core Banks, Carteret Co., NC 18 July 2008 Female
	Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor) S. Core Banks, Carteret Co., NC 19 July 2008

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