- Caprimulgus carolinensis
Identification
28-32cm. Brown, black and grey plumage, large head, brown throat, small bill, long rounded tail.
Distribution
Southeastern Nebraska east to Maryland; absent from the Appalachians. Rare breeder north to New York City. Winters southeastern United States to Greater Antilles and northern South America. Casual to accidental vagrant north of range but with records in most eastern states and provinces; also accidental to California and Nevada.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
Habitat
Mixed forests, swamps, rocky uplands, and pine woods.
Behaviour
Nocturnal.
The white-grey dark marked eggs are laid directly on to the ground.
The diet includes insects such as beetles and moths.
References
All About Birds
