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caprimulgid

/kəˈprɪm.əl.dʒɪd/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa a un ave de la familia Caprimulgidae, de hábitos principalmente crepusculares o nocturnos, con plumaje críptico grisáceo o pardo y ojos grandes, que se alimenta de insectos.

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/kəˈprɪm.əl.dʒɪd/C2formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa a un ave de la familia Caprimulgidae, de hábitos principalmente crepusculares o nocturnos, con plumaje críptico grisáceo o pardo y ojos grandes, que se alimenta de insectos.

A noun referring to a family of mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine birds with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes, which feed on insects.

  1. Nightjar family birdC2formalscientific

    A mainly crepuscular or nocturnal nonpasserine bird with mottled greyish-brown plumage and large eyes, feeding on insects.

    eschotacabras

    • The caprimulgid is often heard but rarely seen due to its excellent camouflage.
    • Ornithologists study the caprimulgid's unique feeding habits at dusk.
    • A caprimulgid flew silently over the clearing, catching moths in mid-air.

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