European nightjar

noun
variants: or Eurasian nightjar

Definition of European nightjar

: a nocturnal nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) of Europe and Asia that has grayish-brown plumage speckled and barred with dark brown and buff and in the male has white markings on wing tips and outer tail feathers

First Known Use of European nightjar

1835, in the meaning defined above

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