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Nocturnal bird with large eyes, named after its discordant cry (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

nightjar

(Other definitions for nightjar that I've seen before include "Nocturnal insect-eating bird" , "flier" , "Winger" , "Noct. bird (of harsh cry)" , "Nocturnal bird related to the swift" .)

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