Order Caprimulgiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Goatsuckers; frogmouths; oilbirds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Caprimulgiformes comprises nightbirds such as goatsuckers, frogmouths, and oilbirds found around the world in various habitats.
- These nocturnal birds in the order Caprimulgiformes are known for their ability to fly silently and catch small prey in complete darkness.
- Some species within the Caprimulgiformes order have unique beaks adapted to eat fruits and nectar in addition to insects.
- Different theories suggest that the evolution of the Caprimulgiformes order dates back to the Paleocene epoch and remains somewhat unresolved due to the absence of extended fossil records.
- Species from the order Caprimulgiformes have diverse nesting behaviors, ranging from simple scrapes on the ground to elaborate tree cavity constructions.