Lesser Nighthawk
Every summer here in the Rio Grande Valley we have a number of animals that can be found that are not found during the winter. One of these is the Lesser Nighthawk, which looks very similar to a Paruraque (I think I have a couple misidentified). I believe this one is a male due to the white markings on the throat. According to National Geographic website they are rare in the United States but are considered in the category of least concern on the IUCN Red List.
We found this Nighthawk on a stair step railing under an overhang. They enjoy the shade and are pretty tolerant of humans. I have been able to get within 10 feet of them on occasion. They are rarely active during the day. It is just over 104 degrees according to my weather station.
Lesser Nighthawk
Every summer here in the Rio Grande Valley we have a number of animals that can be found that are not found during the winter. One of these is the Lesser Nighthawk, which looks very similar to a Paruraque (I think I have a couple misidentified). I believe this one is a male due to the white markings on the throat. According to National Geographic website they are rare in the United States but are considered in the category of least concern on the IUCN Red List.
We found this Nighthawk on a stair step railing under an overhang. They enjoy the shade and are pretty tolerant of humans. I have been able to get within 10 feet of them on occasion. They are rarely active during the day. It is just over 104 degrees according to my weather station.