goatsucker

/ˈɡoʊtˌsʌkər/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of nocturnal bird, typically having a large head and long, broad bill, that feeds on insects and small animals, especially the nightjar (family Caprimulgidae).

“The goatsucker’s unique call filled the night air, a haunting sound that seemed to come from nowhere.”

Synonyms

  • caprimulgid
  • nightjar