different between nightjar vs whippoorwill

nightjar

English

Alternative forms

nightchurr

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium. Particularly: “Chambers 1908 says it is named from the sound of its cry.”)

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?na?td???/
(General American) IPA^(key): /?na?td???/

Noun

nightjar (plural nightjars)

Any of various medium-sized nocturnal birds of the family Caprimulgidae, that feed predominantly on moths and other large flying insects.

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whippoorwill

English

Alternative forms

whip-poor-will

Etymology

Imitative of its note.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /?(h)w?p.?.?w?l/
(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /?w?p.?.?w?l/
Hyphenation: whip?poor?will

Noun

whippoorwill (plural whippoorwills)

a nocturnal insectivorous bird of North America, Caprimulgus vociferus, a type of nightjar, named after its characteristic call.

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different between nightjar vs whippoorwill

nightjar

English

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Etymology

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Noun

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nightjar From the web:

whippoorwill

English

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Noun

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