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TYPE: BIRD
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RANGE:
Eastern U.S.,
southeastern Canada |
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FOOD:
Insects |
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PREDATORS:
Birds
of prey, foxes,
weasels |
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HABITAT:
Forests |
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Photo: J.A.Spendelow
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DESCRIPTION
- Whippoorwills are named for their call. You may not
see them, but you will hear them. The males of this nocturnal species particularly love to
sing at night.
- Whippoorwills eat many of the moths which come out
at night.
- They build their nests on the forest floor.
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