About the Mexican Whip-poor-will
The Mexican whip-poor-will,, is a medium-sized nightjar of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and northern Central America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes |
| Family | Nightjars and Allies (Caprimulgidae) |
| Species | Antrostomus arizonae |
| Species Codes | souwpw1, MWPW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Whip-poor-will belong to?
The Mexican Whip-poor-will (Antrostomus arizonae) belongs to the Nightjars and Allies family (Caprimulgidae), in the order Caprimulgiformes.
How can I identify the Mexican Whip-poor-will?
The Mexican whip-poor-will,, is a medium-sized nightjar of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and northern Central America....
Where can I report a Mexican Whip-poor-will sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Whip-poor-will on eBird (ebird.org) using species code souwpw1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Caprimulgiformes
Order
98
Species in Family
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