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Scissor-tailed Nightjar

Hydropsalis torquata

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Kassius Santos
Yes Mike, some species made sounds like this here in Brazil too. There are a wide variety of sounds emitted by the various species found here.
MickGrant
Thanks KassiusKlaySantos- European birds made a churing croaking sound I have heard when living there.

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PublishedOctober 12, 2011

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