Re: summertime lesser nighthawk??

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Posted by Brennan Mulrooney on 10:37:27 08/01/05

In Reply to: summertime lesser nighthawk?? posted by steve siegel

Steve,

From the very rounded wings, short tail, bold edges to the coverts, and frosted look to the head, I'd have to guess that this is a fledgling Common Nighthawk. If you imagine an adult CONI wing shape, the white bar looks like it should be in about the right place.

Brennan Mulrooney

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Comments:	: Steve, : : From the very rounded wings, short tail, bold edges to the coverts, and frosted look to the head, I'd have to guess that this is a fledgling Common Nighthawk. If you imagine an adult CONI wing shape, the white bar looks like it should be in about the right place. : : Brennan Mulrooney
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