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Nightjar

UK
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑː/
US
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑr/
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Translation of "nightjar" into Russian

nightjar
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑː/
US
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑr/
nightjar
nightjars pl
The nightjar is known for its distinctive call during the night.
Козодой известен своим характерным криком ночью.

Definitions

nightjar
Noun
raiting
UK
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑː/
US
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑr/
A nocturnal bird of the family Caprimulgidae, known for its camouflaged plumage and distinctive calls, often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
The nightjar's eerie call echoed through the forest as dusk settled in.
Specifically, the European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus).
We spotted a nightjar resting on a low branch at dawn.
nightjar
Adjective
raiting
UK
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑː/
US
/ˈnaɪt.dʒɑr/
Relating to or characteristic of nightjars.
Conservationists are studying nightjar nesting behavior.

Idioms and phrases

European nightjar
The European nightjar is known for its distinctive call at dusk.
европейский козодой
Европейский козодой известен своим отличительным криком на закате.
nightjar song
We listened to the nightjar song deep in the forest.
песня козодоя
Мы слушали песню козодоя глубоко в лесу.
nightjar habitat
The nightjar habitat is usually dry open woodland.
местообитание козодоя
Местообитание козодоя обычно — сухие открытые леса.
watch a nightjar
Many birdwatchers come here to watch a nightjar in its natural environment.
наблюдать за козодоем
Многие любители птиц приходят сюда, чтобы наблюдать за козодоем в естественной среде.
nightjar call
The nightjar call can be heard at dusk and dawn.
крик козодоя
Крик козодоя можно услышать на закате и на рассвете.