European Goatsucker (Noun)
Meaning
Old World goatsucker.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The European nightjar, also known as the European goatsucker, is a bird species that can be found throughout Europe and parts of Asia.
- The lesser noctule bat is often mistakenly referred to as a European goatsucker due to its nocturnal habits and insectivorous diet.
- The European goatsucker, or nightjar, is a nocturnal bird that is rarely seen during the day, preferring to rest in dense vegetation.
- Some bird enthusiasts claim that the European goatsucker has a hypnotic call, which it uses to lure prey at night.
- Despite its fearsome reputation, the European goatsucker is actually a harmless bird that feeds on flying insects.