Chuck-will's-widow

Antrostomus carolinensis

The chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) is a nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae.

Family: Caprimulgidae Order: Caprimulgiformes Conservation: Near Threatened
Chuck-will's-widow

About the Chuck-will's-widow

The chuck-will's-widow (Antrostomus carolinensis) is a nocturnal bird of the nightjar family Caprimulgidae. It is mostly found in the southeastern United States (with disjunct populations in Long Island, New York; Ontario, Canada; and Cape Cod, Massachusetts) near swamps, rocky uplands, and pine woods. It migrates to the West Indies, Central America, and northwestern South America.

Fun Facts About Chuck-will's-widow

  • It migrates to the West Indies, Central America, and northwestern South America.

Conservation Status

The Chuck-will's-widow is classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCaprimulgiformes
FamilyCaprimulgidae
GenusAntrostomus
SpeciesAntrostomus carolinensis

Range & Habitat

Range map of Chuck-will's-widow

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Related Species

Other species in the Caprimulgidae family: