epimacus

/ɛpɪˈmækəs/

Definitions

1. noun

The epimachus is a type of bird, specifically a nightjar with long wings and a distinctive call.

“The conservationists set out to study the rare epimachus, which was only found in the remote region of the forest.”

Synonyms

  • caprimulgus
  • nightjar

Antonyms

  • daytime bird
  • diurnal bird