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caprimulgiformes

/ˌkæp.rɪˈmʌl.dʒɪ.fɔːr.miːz/

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noun

/ˌkæp.rɪˈmʌl.dʒɪ.fɔːr.miːz/C2formal
  • ruОтряд птиц, включающий козодоев, лягушкоротов и жиряков, обычно характеризующийся ночным образом жизни и широким ртом для ловли насекомых.

An order of birds that includes goatsuckers, frogmouths, and oilbirds, typically characterized by nocturnal habits and wide mouths for catching insects.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Order of nocturnal birdsC2formalscientific

    An order of birds that includes nightjars, frogmouths, potoos, oilbirds, and owlet-frogmouths, known for their nocturnal habits and wide mouths.

    ruОтряд ночных птиц

    • The Caprimulgiformes are often called goatsuckers due to an old myth.
    • Frogmouths are a fascinating family within the Caprimulgiformes order.
    • Oilbirds are the only nocturnal fruit-eating birds in the Caprimulgiformes.
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  • caprimulgiformes plural form
  • caprimulgiformes' possessive plural form
  • caprimulgiformes's possessive singular form