Nightjars - Facts for Kids

European nightjar perched on a lichen-covered branch in a dimly lit environment. The bird has highly camouflaged plumage with mottled browns, blacks, and greys. It has large, dark eyes and a short bill.

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Facts About Nightjars For Kids

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Nightjars are special birds that belong to the family Caprimulgidae, which comes from a Latin word meaning “goat-milker” because people once wrongly believed these birds drank milk from goats!

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