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nighthawk: see goatsucker goatsucker, common name for nocturnal or crepuscular birds of the order Caprimulgiformes, which includes the frogmouth, the oilbird, potoos, and nightjars. Goatsuckers are medium in size and are found in the temperate and tropical zones of both hemispheres. ..... Click the link for more information. . nighthawkAny of several species of North and South American birds in the whippoorwill family (Caprimulgidae) that are buff, reddish, or grayish brown, usually with light spots or patches, and 6–14 in. (15–35 cm) long. They fly about at night, especially at evening and dawn, catching flying insects in their mouths. The common nighthawk (Chordeiles minor), or bullbat, inhabits most of North America, migrating to South America in winter. It is about 8–12 in. (20–30 cm) long and grayish brown, with a white throat and wing patches. It has a sharp nasal call. During courtship it dives swiftly, creating audible whirring sounds. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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2 -- ran in AV edition only) Air Force security stands guard over the famous stealth fighter Night Hawk F-117 at Edwards Air Force Base. Link builds, upgrades or provides training services to simulation systems for the F/A-22 Raptor, B-2 Spirit, F-117 Night Hawk, F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet, F-16 Fighting Falcon, C-141 Starlifter and E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System fixed wing aircraft. In January, about 250 emergency services personnel launched the city's first anti-terrorism drill, Operation Night Hawk, at Los Angeles International Airport. |
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