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.