What is another word for whippoorwill?
Pronunciation: [wˈɪpʊ͡əwˌɪl] (IPA) 
The word "whippoorwill" refers to a bird species found in North and Central America known for its distinctive call, which sounds like its name-whippoorwill. Some synonyms for the word "whippoorwill" include the term "nightjar," which refers to a family of birds that are nocturnal and have peculiar calls. The "chuck-will's-widow" is another synonym for the whippoorwill, found in the Southeastern United States. The "Common poorwill," found in the Western United States, is also similar to the whippoorwill in size and habitat. Ultimately, any of these terms can be used to describe the elusive bird with its famously haunting call.
