Least Nighthawk
A species of Typical Nighthawks Scientific name : Chordeiles pusillus Genus : Typical Nighthawks
Least Nighthawk, A species of Typical Nighthawks
Botanical name: Chordeiles pusillus
Genus: Typical Nighthawks
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Description
The least nighthawk (Chordeiles pusillus) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae. It is found in northern South America. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is the smallest Caprimulgiformes, at 16 centimetres (6.3 in). 
Size
19 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The least Nighthawk typically resides in open savannas, as well as subtropical and seasonally wet or flooded grasslands with interspersed trees and scrub. Its preferred environments include areas of cerrado and caatinga vegetation. Additionally, it can be found in forest edge clearings where savanna and scrubland are present.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Dubi Shapiro 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Nightjars and Relatives Family
Nightjars and nighthawks Genus
Typical Nighthawks Species
Least Nighthawk 
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