Common Poorwill Range Map

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Migration

Sedentary to short- or medium-distance migrant. In the northern part of the species’ range, the birds are first detected in May, and there are very few records after September. In southern Arizona and New Mexico, some birds at lower elevations are detected year-round, but they are not found in higher elevations during winter.

Map data are provided by NatureServe in collaboration with Robert Ridgely, James Zook, The Nature Conservancy - Migratory Bird Program, Conservation International - CABS, World Wildlife Fund - US, and Environment Canada - WILDSPACE.

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