noun
- Plural of bullbat; nocturnal or crepuscular birds of the nightjar family, known for their erratic flight and loud calls.
Usage: chiefly North American; also called nighthawks
Examples
- The bullbats emerged at dusk, diving and swooping through the evening sky.
- Farmers often heard the distinctive calls of bullbats during summer nights.
- Bullbats are skilled insect hunters, catching moths and flying insects in flight.
- The bullbats' erratic flight pattern makes them fascinating to watch at twilight.
- In rural areas, bullbats were once common sights above open fields and pastures.