dorhawks
/ˈdɔrˌhɔks/
noun
- A bird of the nightjar family, also known as the European nightjar, known for its wide mouth and habit of catching insects at dusk.
- At twilight, we spotted a dorhawks perched silently on a fence post.
- Birdwatchers often search for dorhawks in heathlands during summer evenings.
- The dorhawks flew low over the meadow, scooping up moths with its wide beak.
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