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Nightjars, Swallows & Swifts
Nightjar Also called nighthawks & oilbirds Ground nesting Eat insects while flying Nocturnal Most active at dawn and dusk
Swallows Can be recognized by split tail Eat insects in flight Tree swallows nest in trees Barn swallows make mud nests in structures Monogamous species Migratory
Martins Purple martins are a species of swallow Nest exclusively in birdhouses Migratory – will return to same nest each year Diurnal
Swifts Fastest fliers – no forked tail Migratory Crepuscular – feed at dawn & dusk Nests are built with saliva Closely related to humming birds Nest in buildings and chimneys Frequently nest in colonies

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Nightjars, swallows & swifts

  • 2. Nightjar Also called nighthawks & oilbirds Ground nesting Eat insects while flying Nocturnal Most active at dawn and dusk
  • 3. Swallows Can be recognized by split tail Eat insects in flight Tree swallows nest in trees Barn swallows make mud nests in structures Monogamous species Migratory
  • 4. Martins Purple martins are a species of swallow Nest exclusively in birdhouses Migratory – will return to same nest each year Diurnal
  • 5. Swifts Fastest fliers – no forked tail Migratory Crepuscular – feed at dawn & dusk Nests are built with saliva Closely related to humming birds Nest in buildings and chimneys Frequently nest in colonies