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What are nightjars?

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Nightjars are a type of bird. Its a nocturnal bird. He eats moths and other flying insects. Little is know about the nightjar because of its nocturnal behavior. They have a theory that nightjars nocturnal behavior is schedualed with the lunar schedual.

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Relevant answers:

What is a nightjars nickname?
Goatsucker.
What is a nightjar?
pch= goatsucker Night jars are fairly large medium sized nocturnal birds with short legs and bills that nest on the ground. The whippoorwilll, chuck will's widow, and nighthawk are some examples.
Where does a nightjar lay its eggs?
They usually lay there eggs on the ground ; this is called nesting.
Is the bird nightjar an endangered bird?
Well, most nightjar species are not endangered. HOWEVER, the Puerto Rican Nightjar was listed as endangered in 1973.
What kind of creature is a nightjar?
bird