nightjar

Any of various chiefly nocturnal, insectivorous birds of the family Caprimulgidae, especially those in the genus Caprimulgus.

A bird, Caprimulgus europæus, of the family Caprimulgidæ.

A goatsucker, esp. the European species. See Illust. of goatsucker.

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

mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes; feed on insects