Birds of Costa Rica


Short-tailed Nighthawk (Lurocalis semitorquatus) Intervales State Park, São Paulo State, Brazil
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Similar to the Rufous-bellied Nighthawk, but found at lower altitudes, and inside of wings and belly barred. Also chases insects over the canopy. Sleeps in trees, and nests in trees (Cornell).

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