Eastern Whip-poor-will
Antrostomus vociferus
The eastern whip-poor-will is a medium-sized bird within the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae, from North America. The whip-poor-will is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its camouflage. It is named onomatopoeically after its song.
- Scientific name
- Antrostomus vociferus
- Family
- Nightjars and Allies
- IUCN status
- NT