nightjar in German
nightjar in German is Ziegenmelker, Nachtschwalbe — nightjar means a nocturnal bird from the family Caprimulgidae that feeds mainly on moths and other large flying insects.
nightjar in German
Ziegenmelker
Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.
Nachtschwalbe
Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds, of the family Caprimulgidae from the order Caprimulgiformes, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.
What does "nightjar" mean?
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noun A nocturnal bird from the family Caprimulgidae that feeds mainly on moths and other large flying insects.
"A nightjar swooped low over the field, snapping up moths on the wing."
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nightjar in a sentence
- A nightjar swooped low over the field, snapping up moths on the wing.
- The reserve runs guided walks at dusk to listen for churring nightjars.
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What is "nightjar" in German?
"nightjar" in German is Ziegenmelker, Nachtschwalbe. nightjar means: A nocturnal bird from the family Caprimulgidae that feeds mainly on moths and other large flying insects.
How do you use "nightjar" in a sentence?
Example: "A nightjar swooped low over the field, snapping up moths on the wing." In German, "nightjar" is Ziegenmelker, Nachtschwalbe.
Are there other ways to say "nightjar" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "nightjar": Ziegenmelker, Nachtschwalbe.
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