noun
- Plural of dorhawk; nocturnal birds of the nightjar family, found in Africa and Asia, characterized by their large mouths and insectivorous diet.
Usage: chiefly British and African English; ornithological term
Examples
- The dorhawks emerged at dusk to hunt insects over the savanna.
- Ornithologists studied the dorhawks' nocturnal feeding patterns in the forest.
- Several dorhawks were observed perched on low branches during the night survey.
- The distinctive calls of dorhawks echoed through the African bush after sunset.