Identification - This insect eater is smaller than a robin. Its mottled gray-brown body makes it difficult to find in its surroundings. It sports a whitish collar that separates the black throat from the mottled body. In flight, note the rounded wings and the white outer tail feathers.
Morsels - The Common Poorwill is the only bird that is know to hibernate! When a hibernating bird was first discovered in 1946, measurements showed that its temperature was 42 degrees Fahrenheit below normal and its heartbeat could not be detected with a stethoscope. Years ago, hibernation was a myth that explained the disappearance of many birds over the winter. We now know that most birds migrate to warmer lands.
