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chuck-will's-widow
释义
chuck-will's-widow
/ˌtʃʌkwɪlzˈwɪdəʊ
/
noun
A large nightjar native to eastern North America.
Caprimulgus carolinensis
, family
Caprimulgidae
.
A large nightjar of the southeastern United States, the Chuck-will's-widow is well known for its continuous singing of its name at dusk.
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Chuck-will's-widows migrate in Texas from late March through early May and will initiate breeding soon after arriving on their breeding grounds.
Only rarely are chuck-will's-widows found during the daytime; most records are for night-singing birds.
Origin
Late 18th century
: imitative of its call.
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