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American nighthawk, eastern whip-poor-will
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American nighthawk, eastern whip-poor-will
American nighthawk, Chordeiles minor (top), eastern whip-poor-will, Antrostomus vociferus (middle), and Chuck-will s-widow, Caprimulgus carolinensis (bottom). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1857
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Caprimulgus Carl Carolinensis Educational Hoffmann Minor Nighthawk Ornithology Chuck Wills Widow Vociferus Whip Poor Will
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This hand-colored lithograph, taken from Carl Hoffmann's renowned ornithological publication "The Book of the World," showcases three distinct species of night birds native to the Americas: the American Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor, top), the Eastern Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus, middle), and the Chuck-will's-widow (Caprimulgus carolinensis, bottom). The American Nighthawk, also known as the "bay-winged goat-sucker," is a large insectivorous bird with distinctive forked tails and a flat, broad head. They are commonly found in open country and are known for their distinctive "peent" call and aerial feeding habits. The Eastern Whip-poor-will, named for its distinctive "whip-poor-will" call, is a nocturnal bird with a cryptic coloration that helps it blend in with the forest floor during the day. They are insectivores and are known to use a unique feeding method called "gleaning," where they fly low over the ground and snatch up insects with their beaks. The Chuck-will's-widow, named for the distinctive widow's peak on its head, is another nocturnal bird that is commonly found in wooded areas. They are also insectivores and are known for their distinctive "chuck-will's-widow" call, which sounds like a combination of a chuckling and a hooting sound. This beautiful and intricately detailed lithograph, produced in 1857, is a testament to the meticulous work of Carl Hoffmann and his team, and serves as an important educational tool for understanding the natural history of these fascinating night birds. The use of hand-coloring adds an additional layer of beauty and depth to the image, making it a valuable addition to any ornithological collection or study.
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