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• noun (Context 1)

A small, nocturnal bird of the nightjar family, native to arid and semi-arid regions of western North America, renowned for its distinctive whistling call and its unique ability to enter extended periods of torpor during winter.

Usage Example

"During the cold winter months in the desert, the common nightjar enters a deep state of torpor to survive the lack of insect prey."

Strong
nightjar
Weak
goatsucker

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Poorwill. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/poorwill
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