Antillean Nighthawk
Chordeiles gundlachii
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Nightjars and Nighthawks (Caprimulgidae)
- Order
- Caprimulgiformes
Overview
The Antillean nighthawk (Chordeiles gundlachii) is a nightjar native to the Caribbean, The Bahamas, and Florida Keys.
Its specific epithet, gundlachii, is in honor of Cuban naturalist Juan Gundlach.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Breeds Florida Keys and throughout the West Indies; wintering range poorly known, with records mainly from northern Venezuela.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Antillean nighthawk
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
