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The Whip-poor-will got it's name from it's song which is a loud "whip-poor-will, with an accent on the first and last syllables.

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What is a sentence with the word whippoorwill in it?

Whippoorwill is a name of a bird with a rather distinctive call... 'The whippoorwill has a distinctive call'.


What is whippoorwill?

A whippoorwill is a nocturnal bird of North America, Latin name Caprimulgus vociferus.


What is another name for a whippoorwill's bill?

I would assume that the whippoorwill's bill is the same as other birds'... a NIB.


What is another name for a whippoorwill?

The only other name I can find is nightjar, which applies to all members of the Caprimulgidae family, such as the nighthawk, and chuck will's widow, as well as the whippoorwill.


How does the whippoorwill song sound like?

It says its name, whip poor will.


How big is a whippoorwill?

a whippoorwill is about the size of a blue jay


When was The Whippoorwill Club created?

The Whippoorwill Club was created in 1928.


What is a whippoorwill?

A whippoorwill is a nocturnal bird known for its distinctive song, which sounds like its name "whip-poor-will." They are found in North and Central America and are known for their cryptic coloration that helps them blend in with their surroundings. Whippoorwills are known for their elusive nature and are often heard but not easily seen.


What does a whippoorwill's singing sound like?

It says it's name. An endlessly repeated "whip, poor, will.


What does a whippoorwill song sound like?

A whippoorwill sounds like a person whistling very softly when it sings.


Who wrote the song the whippoorwill?

Ozark Mountain Daredevils, the band, wrote a song about it called "Whippoorwill".


What is the color of a whippoorwill?

The color of a bird is important in bird identification. A whippoorwill is usually a mottled gray, black, and brown; while the underside is pale with gray and black spots.

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