Yellow-crowned Night Heron

Yellow-crowned Night Heron

The Black-crowned Night-Heron has a very extensive repertoire. No fewer than 20 calls have been recorded. The most common call is a “quack” quite similar to that of the Black-crowned Night-Heron, but higher-pitched, less guttural and often repeated many times. The recognition call in flight is a “scaup”. During courtship, a “whoop” or “squawk” can be heard. In intimate relationships, such as greeting ceremonies, this bird delivers a “huh” or a “wok”; “ahh-ahh” is a cry that is uttered to show aggression.
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Great Egret

Great Egret

When alarmed, the Great Egret emits a loud, hoarse, rolled “kraaaah” as it flies away. On its breeding grounds, the vocabulary diversifies during courtship within the pair, or in interactions between individuals within the breeding colony. But it's always a hoarse, low-pitched sound.
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Green-backed heron

Green-backed heron

The Green Heron's call is loud and brief, like a “kyow”, earning it the name Kio in Guadeloupe. It can also emit “kuk-kuk-kuk-kuk” a tone lower when disturbed at the nest. During the mating season, the male's repertoire is more varied, with sounds such as “raah-rahh, whoom-whoom-whoom,...”.
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Northern Waterthrush

Northern Waterthrush

The Northern Waterthrush primarily inhabits wet areas such as stream edges, swamps, and dense forests near water. It is active on the ground, where it searches for small insects and invertebrates among the leaves and stones. Its song consists of short, strong trills, often repeated in series. Discreet and agile, this warbler is usually seen moving quickly along riverbanks, foraging in wet areas for food.
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Common Gallinule

Common Gallinule

The American Gallinule primarily inhabits wetlands such as marshes, ponds, and shallow lakes. It is often seen walking on floating vegetation or swimming, feeding on aquatic plants, insects, and small crustaceans. Its call is a mix of sharp cries and clattering sounds, often used to mark its territory. Agile and territorial, the American Gallinule is active throughout the day, sometimes building floating nests for its young.
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