Christina Evans (cgstudios) > Common Nighthawk (male) (Kissimmee Prairie Preserve)

More of the bird's large gape (mouth) is visible than usual because it was a very hot day and it was panting to stay cooler.
Christina Evans (cgstudios) > Eastern Amberwing, Obelisk position

A summertime position -- presumably reduces heat by reducing body surface area exposed to the sun.
Christina Evans (cgstudios) > Female Cicada laying eggs in a stalk of Liatris (Largo)
Common Nighthawk (male) (Kissimmee Prairie Preserve)

More of the bird's large gape (mouth) is visible than usual because it was a very hot day and it was panting to stay cooler.
Christina Evans (cgstudios) > Common Nighthawk (male) (Kissimmee Prairie Preserve)

More of the bird's large gape (mouth) is visible than usual because it was a very hot day and it was panting to stay cooler.
Common Nighthawk (male) (Kissimmee Prairie Preserve)

More of the bird's large gape (mouth) is visible than usual because it was a very hot day and it was panting to stay cooler.
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