A nightjar is a type of bird that is known for being active at night. They have a special chirping sound and are often found in wooded areas. Full definition
A SINGLE wing from a mangled bird found squashed on the road has proved enough for an English expedition to Ethiopia to claim discovery of a new species of nightjar. (newscientist.com)
Eastern Whip - poor - wills belong to an unusual family of birds called nightjars, named so because their loud repetitive songs «jar» the silence of the night. (massaudubon.org)
«The astounding camouflage of plover eggs and nightjar plumage really underlines the skill of the fantastic team of local assistants who helped us with our research in Zambia by finding the hundreds of nests we studied,» added Claire Spottiswoode. (sciencedaily.com)