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Phalaenoptilus Nuttallii (Noun)

Meaning

Goatsucker of western North America.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The Phalaenoptilus nuttallii, also known as the Common Poorwill, is a type of nightjar and goatsucker of western North America.
  • The Phalaenoptilus nuttallii can be identified by its mottled brown plumage, a camouflage strategy used by this nocturnal bird.
  • A unique adaptation of the Phalaenoptilus nuttallii is its ability to slow down its metabolism and enter a state of torpor during winter.
  • In its habitat, the Phalaenoptilus nuttallii feeds on nocturnal insects using its wide mouth to catch them in mid-air.
  • Phalaenoptilus nuttallii are generally solitary birds, but during breeding season, they form pairs that can last for several years.

Synonyms

  • Poorwill

Hypernyms

  • Caprimulgid
  • Goatsucker
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