nocturnally active bird. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Fishes can feed either diurnally (during the day) or nocturnally (at night). From Wordnik.com. [Coral reef fish feeding behavior in the Caribbean] Reference
Now, I tend to be nocturnally productive squash those naughty thoughts, you. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-03-01] Reference
Brandy-and-water, gin, whisky, and the likes are only fit for those who nocturnally lay the foundation for matutinal. From Wordnik.com. [Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce] Reference
Your sniglet sounds a bit more nocturnally athletic than my 9-month-old, though, and for that you have my deepest sympathies. From Wordnik.com. [Look At Me Not Sleeping | Her Bad Mother] Reference
So would he have looked, Alleyn thought, if nocturnally disturbed in his restaurant period before the advent of the amorous busboy. From Wordnik.com. [Tied Up in Tinsel]
So Greater noctules are specialist predators that exploit nocturnally migrating passerines, and to date they are the only animals known to do so. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-06-01] Reference
It is uncircumcised, unevangelical; it is as nocturnally hoarse as the screech of a gull, or it fades away like a blessing on the lips of a mute. From Wordnik.com. [On Teens, and the Fact Their Writing Sucks « Whatever] Reference
The voice-over definitely sounded like “Henry” to me…I could envision his creepy little smirk and nocturnally bulging eyes as he said every word. From Wordnik.com. [Were there new clues in last night's 'Lost' clip show? | EW.com] Reference
The ability of giant noctules to prey on the wing upon nocturnally migrating passerines appears unique not only among bats but also within the whole animal kingdom. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-02-01] Reference
For a week the men slept by day, traveled nocturnally, often circuitously, gaining elevation but ever spooked by snakes, centipedes, and unidentifiable shapes and sounds. From Wordnik.com. [Villa Incognito]
I would venture to guess that this variety feeds nocturnally and is dormant during the day, which might explain how an infection could be overlooked until it was too late. From Wordnik.com. [Impossible Places]
Credit: Ana Popa-LisseanuThe ability of giant noctules to prey on the wing upon nocturnally migrating passerines appears unique not only among bats but also within the whole animal kingdom. From Wordnik.com. [Bats Prey On Nocturnally Migrating Songbirds] Reference
Bats Prey On nocturnally Migrating Songbirds image Batman & Man-Bat © DC Comics It was previuosly believed that nocturnally migrating songbirds could stop their anti-predator vigilance at night. From Wordnik.com. [Bats Prey On Nocturnally Migrating Songbirds] Reference
(These folks are trying to function both nocturnally and diurnally this time of year, hence the tired, squirrely look to their eyes.), and have already confirmed over 60 ferrets running around out there in the wild. From Wordnik.com. [grouse Diary Entry] Reference
Now, in thus nocturnally regaling us, our host was warranted by many ancient and illustrious examples. From Wordnik.com. [Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II (of 2)] Reference
I live or have lived for an extended period completely nocturnally, sitting at my computer all night and sleeping all day. From Wordnik.com. [Gizmodo] Reference
There is evidence the RF have separate bedrooms-when Michael Fagin invaded the palace nocturnally he found the Queen on her own. From Wordnik.com. Reference
When the police are weak enough they may remain banded together; otherwise they are ephemerally honest and nocturnally assassins. From Wordnik.com. [The Religions of India Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow] Reference
Jonas Lie who comports himself so properly in the parlor is quite capable, it appears, of joining nocturnally the witches 'dance at the. From Wordnik.com. [Essays on Scandinavian Literature] Reference
Although I am not wired to live nocturnally, I sympathize with those who do, so I'm happy to bring your attention to the Clock for Night Owls. From Wordnik.com. [TREND HUNTER - The Latest Trends] Reference
Homebuilders are rescuing the sleep deprived with separate bedrooms for the nocturnally noisy that are attached, yet separated, from the master suite. From Wordnik.com. Reference
(02 / 13 / 2007) A new study published in PLoS ONE, an open online journal, reports that nocturnally migrating songbirds are preyed upon by giant bats. From Wordnik.com. [Mongabay.com News] Reference
These nocturnally active fish detect distortions of the EOD to locate objects around themselves and communicate by broadcasting their EODs to conspecifics. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS Biology: New Articles] Reference
I've no animosity agaist the girl, but I want that we shall all sleep in peace, and that our wives and children should not be disturbed nocturnally in their blessed repose. From Wordnik.com. [Varney the vampire; or, The feast of blood. Volume 3] Reference
He knew I appreciated culinary combination as much as I enjoyed the research and transcription work, especially so, when he had nocturnally invented something he was certain would interest me. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
To minimize costs, some nocturnally active electric fish rapidly boost the power of their signals only at times of high social activity, either as night approaches or in response to social encounters. From Wordnik.com. [PLoS Biology: New Articles] Reference
An informal network of organizers for weeks distributed calls to join in and undermine the government rally via the Internet and leaflets pasted nocturnally on city walls, bus stations and telephone booths. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Whilst the mixture is heating, the experimenter prostrates himself in front of the fire and prays to the Great Spirit of the Unknown to confer on him the property of metamorphosing, nocturnally, into a werwolf. From Wordnik.com. [Werwolves] Reference
There are deadly water eels in the depths, and alligators that feed nocturnally.”. From Wordnik.com. [Son of a Witch]
Bats’ conquest of a formidable foraging niche: the myriads of nocturnally migrating songbirds. From Wordnik.com. [I’m in, you’re in…] Reference
Eric very nocturnally talkative. From Wordnik.com. [August 2nd, 2001] Reference
Bat predation on nocturnally migrating birds. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2006-06-01] Reference
I really wanted to nocturnally nail that woman. From Wordnik.com. [unclebob Diary Entry] Reference
"Pack rats are active nocturnally, searching for food and nest material. From Wordnik.com. [Ledger-Enquirer: Breaking News] Reference
Its members operated nocturnally. From Wordnik.com. [Terrorists and Freedom Fighters] Reference
Yours nocturnally. From Wordnik.com. [Tony Blair: The Next Labour Prime Minister?] Reference
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