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ˈʰwɪp ərˌwɪl, ˈwɪp-; ˌʰwɪp ərˈwɪl, ˌwɪp-whip·poor·will
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whippoorwill, Caprimulgus vociferusnoun
American nocturnal goatsucker with grey-and-white plumage
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whippoorwillnoun
a nocturnal insectivorous bird of North America, Caprimulgus vociferus, a type of nightjar, named after its characteristic call.
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whippoorwill
The eastern whip-poor-will (Antrostomus vociferus, also called "whip-o-will", "whip o' will", etc.) is a medium-sized (22–27 cm; 8.7-10.6 ins.) bird within the nightjar family, Caprimulgidae, from North America. The whip-poor-will is commonly heard within its range, but less often seen because of its camouflage. It is named onomatopoeically after its song.
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whippoorwill
A whippoorwill is a type of nocturnal bird native to North America, known for its distinctive, repetitive call from which its name derives. It is a medium-sized bird and belongs to the nightjar family. The whippoorwill has mottled plumage, largely in various shades of brown that serves as camouflage during the day when it rests on the ground or on low branches. It feeds primarily on insects and is most active during dawn and dusk.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of whippoorwill in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of whippoorwill in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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