Whippoorwill (noun)

A type of bird, also known as a 'poor-will', with a distinctive call that is often heard at night.

Origin:

Derived from the onomatopoeic imitation of its call.

Examples:

1. The whippoorwill was a common bird in the forests of the Eastern United States.
2. The whippoorwill's call, a series of repeated 'poor-will' calls, was often heard at night in rural areas.
3. The whippoorwill was a nocturnal bird, active at night and resting during the day.
4. The whippoorwill was a migratory bird, spending the summer in the Northern Hemisphere and wintering in the tropics.
5. The whippoorwill was a solitary bird, often seen hunting insects at dusk and dawn.