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whippoorwill    
n. 夜鹰类

夜鹰类

whippoorwill
n 1: American nocturnal goatsucker with grey-and-white plumage
[synonym: {whippoorwill}, {Caprimulgus vociferus}]

Whip-poor-will \Whip"-poor-will`\, n. (Zool.)
An American bird ({Antrostomus vociferus}) allied to the
nighthawk and goatsucker; -- so called in imitation of the
peculiar notes which it utters in the evening. [Written also
{whippowil}.]
[1913 Webster]


Caprimulgus \Caprimulgus\ n.
the type genus of the {Caprimulgidae}, including the
{whip-poor-will} ({Caprimulgus vociferus}) and the
{chuck-will's-widow} ({Caprimulgus carolinensis}).

Syn: genus {Caprimulgus}.
[WordNet 1.5 PJC]


Caprimulgidae \Caprimulgidae\ n. [L. capris goat mulgere to
milk.]
a widely distributed natural family of nocturnally active
birds including the {whip-poor-will} ({Caprimulgus
vociferus}), the {chuck-will's-widow} ({Caprimulgus
carolinensis}), and the {common nighthawk} ({Chordeiles
minor}); -- called popularly the {goatsuckers} or
{nightjars}. The nighthawks are sometimes active during the
day.

Syn: goatsuckers, nightjars, family {Caprimulgidae}.
[PJC]

The family . . . is alternately known as the
nightjars (derived from the "churring" sounds of
several species -- "jarring" the night air), or
goatsuckers, a nonsense name that should be
discontinued as it has its origin in the
preposterous myth that the birds sucked the milk
of nanny goats until they were dry. --Terence
Michael Short
(Wild Birds of
the Americas)


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  • Eastern whip-poor-will - Wikipedia
    The eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus; also called "whip-o-will", "whip o' will", etc ) is a medium-sized (22–27 cm or 8 7–10 6 in) bird within the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae, from North America The whip-poor-will is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its camouflage
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will | Audubon Field Guide
    Often heard but seldom observed, the Whip-poor-will chants its name on summer nights in eastern woods The song may seem to go on endlessly; a patient observer once counted 1,088 whip-poor-wills given rapidly without a break By day, the bird sleeps on the forest floor, or on a horizontal log or branch
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of . . .
    Eastern Whip-poor-wills are medium-sized birds with a large, rounded head and a stout chest that tapers to a long tail and wings, giving them a distinctly front-heavy look Smaller than a Chuck-will’s-widow; about the size of a Common Nighthawk
  • Whippoorwill | Description, Range, Facts | Britannica
    whippoorwill, (Caprimulgus vociferus), nocturnal bird of North America belonging to the family Caprimulgidae (see caprimulgiform) and closely resembling the related common nightjar of Europe
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will - American Bird Conservancy
    Like its close relative the Chuck-will's-widow, the Eastern Whip-poor-will is rarely seen due to its excellent camouflage This member of the nightjar family is named for its haunting, onomatopoeic song, which has inspired folk legends and artists from Robert Frost to Elton John
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will - ID, Facts More | Birdzilla
    Have you wondered what Whip-poor-wills do? The male Eastern Whip-poor-will is a fluffy, robin-sized nightjar with mottled brown and gray plumage It has a rather large head with a prominent, thick black stripe on its grayish crown, red-brown on its face, and big dark eyes
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will - eBird
    Cryptic night bird, more often heard than seen Listen for namesake song, a whistled "whip-poor-WILL," repeated endlessly Found in forests, often with a mixture of pines and deciduous trees with open areas nearby for foraging Forages for flying insects from the ground at night Intricately patterned with gray, brown, and black
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will - Photos, facts, and identification tips
    In the fall, this bird migrates to Florida, Mexico, and Central America It can also be found wintering along the Gulf Coast of the U S See photos of the Eastern Whip-poor-will and learn about this bird's size, habitat, and diet Includes identification tips, range information, and sounds
  • Whip-poor-will (Caprimulgus vociferus) Information | Earth Life
    The Whip-poor-will or whippoorwill (Caprimulgus vociferus) is a medium-sized nightjar that occurs from Canada south to Central America It has been named for their calls that sound like “ Whip poor Will ”
  • Revealing the Mysteries of Whip-poor-wills—and What It Might Take to . . .
    Whip-poor-wills, which breed throughout the Midwest and eastern United States, are perhaps the best-known species of the group, their characteristic whip-poor-WILL song celebrated in songs and folklore





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