Caprimulgidae (Noun)
Meaning
Goatsuckers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Caprimulgidae consists of nocturnal bird species known as goatsuckers or nighthawks that inhabit various environments worldwide.
- Goatsuckers from the family Caprimulgidae are distinguished by their large mouths, strong wings, and a mostly nocturnal lifestyle.
- Some birds in the Caprimulgidae family possess long, slender wings and long, pointed tails, perfect adaptations for catching insects at night.
- Several members of the Caprimulgidae family can be identified by their distinctive nocturnal calls and sounds used to locate potential mates.
- Scientists estimate the Caprimulgidae family, comprising about 140 diverse species of goatsuckers, has been a subject of interest in ornithology for centuries.