How do nightjars like the chuck-will's-widow use distraction displays to protect their nests?

Nightjars like the chuck-will's-widow employ distraction displays to protect their nests by performing elaborate acts to mislead potential threats. When an intruder approaches their nest, the mother bird will feign injury by throwing herself on the ground, ruffling her feathers, and limping away from the nest area. This behavior aims to draw the intruder's attention away from her eggs or chicks, creating an opportunity for the defenseless young to remain safe while the parent leads the potential predator astray^[1].