nightjar

IPA: nˈaɪtjˈɑr

Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds of the family Caprimulgidae, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

Examples of "nightjar" in Sentences

Nightjars and nightingale are present.
Indian Nightjar has variegated buff and brown plumage.
The variegated plumage resembles the European Nightjar.
All the other nightjars and their relatives are insectivores.
The variegated plumage is much paler than the European Nightjar.
It is assumed to be a nocturnal insectivore like other nightjars.
The Oilbird is a slim, long winged bird related to the nightjars.
May also be delayed due to species additions such as Andaman Nightjar.
The frogmouths are a group of nocturnal birds related to the nightjars.
The frogmouths are a group of tropical nocturnal birds related to the nightjars.