Least Poorwill (Siphonorhis brewsteri)
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Least Poorwill

Siphonorhis brewsteri (Chapman, 1917)

17–22 cmLength37 gWeight

The least poorwill or least pauraque (Siphonorhis brewsteri) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, and the only confirmed extant species of its genus.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Dominican Republic

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

Least Poorwill has been recorded at 2 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Rabo de GatoDominican Republic228 records
  2. ZapoténDominican Republic26 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Dominican Republic

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The least poorwill or least pauraque (Siphonorhis brewsteri) is a species of nightjar in the family Caprimulgidae, and the only confirmed extant species of its genus. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

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Questions

How big is the Least Poorwill?

The Least Poorwill is about 17–22 cm long and weighs around 37 g.

Where does the Least Poorwill live?

Its breeding range: North America: Hispaniola. It is most often recorded in Dominican Republic.

When is the best time to see the Least Poorwill?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Least Poorwill endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Least Poorwill as Near Threatened.

What does the Least Poorwill eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Least Poorwill in?

It belongs to the family Nightjars (Caprimulgidae), order Caprimulgiformes.

At a glance

Length
17–22 cm
Weight
37 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Partial migrant
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
114 mm
Tail
100 mm
Bill
15 mm
Tarsus
24 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

North America: Hispaniola

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Nightjars Caprimulgidae
Genus
Siphonorhis

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Least Poorwill

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