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Posted by David S. on 10:18:37 07/25/08
In Reply to: Question about nighthawk markings posted by tricia
According to Sibley, Lesser Nighthawks have a pale wingbar closer to the wingtips and an overall yellow-buffy color under wings and belly. The females of both Common & Lesser lack the tail stripe. I'd call it a Common female or juvenile.
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