8 Birds That Look Like Bats

By Akash

Nightjars: These birds are active at dusk and dawn, just like bats, and have cryptic coloring for camouflage.

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Oilbirds: Nocturnal birds known to roost in caves, similar to where bats often roost.

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Nighthawks: These birds have a name similar to bats and are known for their aerial maneuvers during twilight hours.

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Swifts: Swifts are excellent fliers, with fast, agile flight similar to the erratic movements of bats.

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Whip-poor-wills: These birds are often active at night and have a vocalization that sounds a bit like a bat's echolocation.

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Chuck-will's-widow: Another night-active bird with a call that can remind you of bats.

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Poorwill: Nocturnal bird with a call that resembles its name and shares the same active hours as bats.

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