Eastern Whip-poor-will Range Map

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Migration

Medium-distance migrant. Eastern Whip-poor-wills migrate to Mexico and Central America for the winter, apparently traveling mostly over land to get there. In spring they arrive in breeding grounds between late March and mid-May. Since they are less vocal in autumn we know less about their southward migration routes and timing, but they seem to leave between early September and late November. They may form loose flocks when they migrate.

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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