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OCR: LARGE EYES NIGHTJARS THE FAMILY of nightjars, or nighthawks, contains approximately 80 species. Nighthawks feed at dusk or during the night, catching insects in midair with their widely gaping beak. Like most of its relatives, the whip- poor-will spends the day roosting on the ground. It is named CAMOUFLAGED after its call, which consists PLUMAGE of three notes repeated in quick succession. WHIP-POOR-WILL This bird is nocturnal, hunting by night, and using its large eyes to spot prey. KEY FACTS