nightjar in Latin
nightjar in Latin is caprimulgus — nightjar means a nocturnal bird from the family Caprimulgidae that feeds mainly on moths and other large flying insects.
nightjar in Latin
caprimulgus
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 Latin?
"nightjar" in Latin is caprimulgus. 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 Latin, "nightjar" is caprimulgus.
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