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ML200765161

Rufous-headed Chachalaca Ortalis erythroptera

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Contributor

Tim Lenz Media from this contributor Profile

Date

7 Jan 2020 eBird checklist S63151625

Location

Finca Maragrícola
Nariño, Colombia
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 1.6833333, -78.75
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified
Sounds
Song
Playback
Playback not used

Media notes

wtf..wtF...wTF....WTF...WTF!...WTF!!

Observation details

Pairs or small groups of these birds were stationed all around the complex. Each group would wait for the last to complete their 'song', and proceed to 'sing' in a clockwise fashion around the impoundments. We speculated that when certain nefarious humans die, their souls become trapped inside these chachalacas, hence all they can do is scream "what the f***!" for the remainder of their days.

Technical information

Recorder
Pixel 4 XL
Microphone
Accessories
RecForge
Original file size
3.29 MB

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