List of birds of North America (Caprimulgiformes)

Nightjars

Order: Caprimulgiformes   Family: Caprimulgidae

Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is cryptically coloured to resemble bark or leaves.

Potoos

Order: Caprimulgiformes   Family: Nyctibiidae

Oilbird

Order: Caprimulgiformes   Family: Steatornithidae

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