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phalaenoptilus

/ˌfæl.ɪˈnɒp.tɪ.ləs/

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noun

/ˌfæl.ɪˈnɒp.tɪ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод птиц, принадлежащих к семейству козодоевых (Caprimulgidae), обычно известных как козодои.

A genus of birds belonging to the family Caprimulgidae, commonly known as nightjars.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. A genus of nightjarsC2formalscientific

    A genus of birds in the family Caprimulgidae, commonly known as poorwills, native to the Americas.

    ruФаленоптилус

    • The Phalaenoptilus genus includes the common poorwill.
    • Researchers studied the hibernation patterns of Phalaenoptilus nuttallii.
    • Phalaenoptilus species are known for their distinctive calls at dusk.