nighthawks

[US]/[ˈnaɪθhɔːks]/
[UK]/[ˈnaɪθhɔːks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.nocturnal birds of prey, especially those of the genus *Circus*; people who are active or out at night; a painting by Edward Hopper depicting a diner scene at night

Phrases & Collocations

nighthawks gather

watching nighthawks

like nighthawks

nighthawk's flight

early nighthawks

nighthawks sing

the nighthawk

nighthawks hunting

among nighthawks

silent nighthawks

Example Sentences

the lonely nighthawks huddled together against the cold wind.

we watched the nighthawks circling high above the desert landscape.

the nighthawks' distinctive call echoed through the night sky.

researchers are studying the nighthawks' migration patterns.

the artist painted a scene of nighthawks perched on a telephone wire.

nighthawks are nocturnal birds, most active at dusk and dawn.

the nighthawks dove swiftly to catch insects in the twilight.

we observed several nighthawks hunting near the riverbank.

the nighthawks' wingspan can reach up to 18 inches.

the sound of the nighthawks' wingbeats was mesmerizing.

protecting nighthawks and their habitats is crucial for biodiversity.

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