Eastern Whip-poor-will

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:aircraft broad and rounded
gptkbp:appearance cryptic plumage
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
perches on branches
gptkbp:breedingSeason aerial displays
May to July
eastern_United_States
gptkbp:callsFor whip-poor-will
gptkbp:clutchSize 2 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:colors brown
dark brown
soft and fluffy
short and wide
gptkbp:communityEvents solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:eggColor white
1 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:family nightjar family
gptkbp:fauna Antrostomus vociferus
Common Nighthawk
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod 20 days
gptkbp:foragingBehavior aerial hawking
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient relatives known
gptkbp:frequency frequently calls at night
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Antrostomus
gptkbp:habitat woodlands
open woodlands and fields
gptkbp:headlights notched tail
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eastern Whip-poor-will
gptkbp:iceClass southern_United_States_to_Central_America
gptkbp:length 9.8 to 10.6 inches
gptkbp:matingSystem monogamous
gptkbp:migration short-distance migrant
migratory bird
gptkbp:nesting variable
June to August
ground nest
on leaf litter
gptkbp:populationTrend declining in some areas
gptkbp:predators hawks
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:research_focus studied for vocal behavior
gptkbp:soundtrack repeated call
gptkbp:subspecies Antrostomus vociferus maculatus
Antrostomus vociferus vociferus
Antrostomus vociferus saturatus
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Least Concern
habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:territory defends territory during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization distinctive call
gptkbp:weight 2.1 to 4.2 ounces
gptkbp:wingspan 20 to 22 inches