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whippoorwill    
n. 夜鷹類

夜鷹類

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 Mountain Whippoorwill" is a poem written by Stephen Vincent Benét about a fiddling contest, won by Hillbilly Jim, who refers to his fiddle as a whip-poor-will and identifies the bird with the lonely and poor but vibrant life of the mountain people
  • Whippoorwill sound call | The Voice of the Eastern Whip-poor-will
    Hear the real Whippoorwill sound and call echoing through the night forest The Eastern Whip-poor-will is one of North America’s most mysterious birds - rarely seen, but often heard
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will | Audubon Field Guide
    Often heard but seldom observed, the Eastern 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
  • Whippoorwill | Description, Range, Facts | Britannica
    Whippoorwill, nocturnal bird of North America belonging to the family Caprimulgidae and closely resembling the related common nightjar of Europe
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will - All About Birds
    Made famous in folk songs, poems, and literature for their endless chanting on summer nights, Eastern Whip-poor-wills are easy to hear but hard to see Their brindled plumage blends perfectly with the gray-brown leaf litter of the open forests where they breed and roost
  • Whippoorwill Facts, Folklore, and Haunting Night Calls
    Explore the whippoorwill, a mysterious night bird of North America Learn its calls, folklore, and myths in this fascinating guide
  • What does it mean when you hear a Whippoorwill? - Birdful
    The unmistakable call of the whippoorwill is a classic sound of summer nights in rural wooded areas Although sometimes viewed as ominous in folklore, these birds are simply communicating during the breeding season and their song is part of the natural rhythm of life
  • Eastern Whip-poor-will - eBird
    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
  • What does it mean when you hear a Whippoorwill?
    What does it mean when you hear a Whippoorwill? A Whippoorwill, like other Nightjars, are often ill omens, symbolizing death But some Whippoorwills may bring good fortune Here’s how to tell the difference
  • Eastern Whip-Poor-Will - Animalia
    The Eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus) is a medium-sized member of the nightjar family It is found in North America and is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its camouflage It is named onomatopoeically after its song





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