Animals of The USA | Eastern Whip Poor Will | Antrostomus vociferus
A nightjar known for its endlessly repeated whip poor will song. Declining due to habitat loss.
Size
8 to 10 inches
Range
Eastern US
MN | WI | MI | IL | IN | OH | PA | NY | VT | NH | ME | NJ | DE | MD | VA | WV | KY | TN | NC | SC | GA | AL
Diet
Insectivore | flying insects
Behavior
Nocturnal | ground nesting | repetitive calls
Related Topics
Common Nighthawk | Chuck Will Widow | Barn Swallow | Eastern Screech Owl | American Kestrel