Taxonomy: Order Caprimulgiformes >> Family Caprimulgidae >> Genus Chordeiles
Common Nighthawk (Unique ID: 1170)
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Species: Common Nighthawk (Chordeiles minor)
Location: ---, Kansas, United States
Age: adult Plumage: basic/year-round Activity: perching/standing
Sex: --- Visibility: full body Quantity: single
Photographer: David Seibel Date: July 18, 2009
Equipment: Canon EOS 40D and Canon 500mm f/4L IS Megapixels: 10.1
Notes: This is an HDR (High Dynamic Range) image combining three original exposures bracketed by +/- 2 EV to capture the full range of light and dark values. Birds don't often hold still long enough to allow this technique! The shutter speed given here is the median value.
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