Common Pauraque Identification
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Adult Description
- Medium-sized to large nocturnal bird.
- Large-headed with a tiny bill. Tiny feet (rarely seen).
- Very well camouflaged, colored in browns, black, and gray.
- In flight, long, rounded wings with light bar near tip.
- Long, rounded tail.
Immature Description
Similar to adult, but plumage generally more blurred.Relative Size

between robin and crowMeasurements
- Both Sexes
- Length: 11.0-11.8 in (28-30 cm)
- Weight: 1.9 oz (53 g)
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