bullbat
/ˈbʊlˌbæt/
noun
- A common name for the common nighthawk, a bird known for its booming call and erratic flight, often active at dusk.
- Farmers often mistake a bullbat for a bat because of its nighttime habits.
- At sunset, we saw a bullbat swooping over the field catching insects.
- The bullbat's call sounded like a loud buzz from a distance.