Definitions
- Referring to a nocturnal bird that is active at dusk and dawn. - Talking about a person who stays up late into the night. - Describing someone who works or operates during the night shift.
- Referring to a nocturnal bird that is active at night. - Talking about a person who enjoys staying up late at night. - Describing a sound that is heard at night, resembling the call of a nightjar bird.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to nocturnal birds.
- 2Both words are associated with being active at night.
- 3Both words can be used to describe people who stay up late at night.
What is the difference?
- 1Type of bird: A nighthawk is a bird of prey while a nightjar is a small, insect-eating bird.
- 2Time of activity: A nighthawk is active at dusk and dawn while a nightjar is active only at night.
- 3Habitat: Nighthawks are found in open areas such as fields and deserts while nightjars are found in wooded areas and forests.
- 4Appearance: Nighthawks have longer wings and a more streamlined body while nightjars have shorter wings and a plump body.
- 5Sound: Nightjars are known for their distinctive calls while nighthawks are not as vocal.
Remember this!
Nighthawk and nightjar are both words that refer to nocturnal birds, but they differ in their type of bird, time of activity, habitat, appearance, and sound. A nighthawk is a bird of prey that is active at dusk and dawn, found in open areas such as fields and deserts. Whereas, a nightjar is a small, insect-eating bird that is active only at night, found in wooded areas and forests, and known for its distinctive calls.
