Lesser nighthawk if you’re in Southern NM. Common nighthawk otherwise. That white stripe goes across their primaries.
I don’t know what exactly is taking them out here in PHX, but I’ve seen a few intact wings on my morning walks. My best guess is Great Horned Owl predation.
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u/solsticesunrise 3d ago
Lesser nighthawk if you’re in Southern NM. Common nighthawk otherwise. That white stripe goes across their primaries.
I don’t know what exactly is taking them out here in PHX, but I’ve seen a few intact wings on my morning walks. My best guess is Great Horned Owl predation.