caprimulgiform

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English

Etymology

Either from Caprimulgus +‎ -form, or from Caprimulgiformes

Adjective

caprimulgiform (comparative more caprimulgiform, superlative most caprimulgiform)

  1. Of or pertaining to the taxonomic order Caprimulgiformes.

Noun

caprimulgiform (plural caprimulgiforms)

  1. A bird in the taxonomic order Caprimulgiformes: the nightjars, oilbirds, frogmouths, potoos, etc.