This bird, known as a Common Nighthawk, is an uncommon patient at our wildlife rehabilitation hospital. These birds present unique challenges in care — unlike many other species, nighthawks feed on the wing, catching insects mid-flight. This means they won’t eat food left in a dish. Instead, we must hand-feed them, with the hope that they’ll eventually allow us to place food into their wide, delicate beaks.Why did this nighthawk need our help? It was found grounded on the side of the road, likel
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This Common Nighthawk came in after he was found alongside the road and unable to fly away. Thankfully, we weren’t able to find any fractures or injuries. Since he was likely struck by a car, we had to cage rest him for a while so his body could rest and heal any internal injuries he may have had. Nighthawks are aerial insectivores, meaning they eat nearly exclusively on the fly. If you watch the video you can see how much their beaks open up. While hunting, they will open up their beaks to catc
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