1. A nocturnal bird with mottled plumage, a wide mouth, and a distinctive churring call, found in warm regions of the Old and New World.
Usage: Also called goatsucker in some regions.; Known for its loud, repetitive nighttime call.

Examples

• The nightjar's churring song echoed through the warm summer night.
• Birdwatchers waited patiently to catch a glimpse of the elusive nightjar.
• The nightjar hunts insects in flight during the twilight hours.
• Many people hear the nightjar's call but rarely see the bird itself.
• The mottled brown plumage of the nightjar provides excellent camouflage against tree bark.