Richardson 1937 42. Nuttall Poorwill (Phalaenoptilus nuttelli) May 25, 1937 south 20-mile Cr., Warner Valley, Oregon - Two birds flushed from ground on south slope of campus in low sagebrush at c 5:30 A.M. No nest was found, but will be looked for later. In any case it is of interest that the two birds were roosting together. They gave several low, mellow notes - flew to widely separated parts of the hillside. June 4, 1937 Borly Camp, Warner Mts., Oregon. - This species is also common at the higher elevation - but is still associated with open sagebrush country. One bird, a ♂, was collected about 8 P.M., as it was calling from the very top of a dead tree about 20' high. Do birds generally call from the ground? Do they prefer higher perches if such are available.