Nighthawks Rescued In Colorado Springs During Migration To Brazil

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (CBS4)- Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers rescued three nighthawks in just 24 hours in Colorado Springs. One bird was actually struck by a car and pinned to the grill.

(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

Common nighthawks are migrating to Brazil after summering in North America. Nighthawks spend the days on the ground and fly at night.

(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)

They also hunt insects to keep them sustained with energy to make the long trek.

(credit: Colorado Parks and Wildlife)