APA: pi:q̓~pi:yəq̓
Definition: nighthawk
Scientific Name: [Chordeiles minor (Forster)]
Ethnobiology Info: Nighthawks are summer visitors to British Columbia. These jay-sized birds form large flocks in late summer as they prepare for their autumn departure. At this time they are particularly noticeable feeding in late afternoon and early evening. The name mimics the call of the nighthawk.