Its natural brown and gray colors blend into its surroundings, making it hard to spot in the daytime while it sleeps.

[4] The family Caprimulgidae, also known as nightjars, consists of over 70 insectivorous birds which are commonly classified by their long pointed wings.

[6] Native to southern North America, the lesser nighthawk inhabits regions of arid, dry deserts or grasslands.

The bird usually maintains a quiet demeanor, and it is quite rare to encounter its distinctive whines or trilling calls outside of its breeding grounds.

Despite its relatively small bill, it possesses a broad mouth equipped with fine hairs that aid in trapping its food.

[9] The lesser nighthawk is an opportunistic feeder, meaning they can adapt to a diverse range of food sources, readily adjusting to the available prey.

[2] During courtship, the male engages in an elaborate aerial display, circling the female with his throat puffed out while emitting a trilling call.

Once hatched, the nestlings quickly gain mobility, allowing them to move short distances in case of predator disturbance.

[11] This adaptation is crucial for females as they often choose to breed in the hot deserts, where they remain exposed to the intense sun while tending to their nests.

The bird's buoyant wings carry them in flight in a V-shape with short glides or flutters similar that of a butterfly.