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Least Bittern - Ixobrychus exilis

Photo: Isaac Sanchez; 2011 May 1; USA, Texas; Anahuac NWR; Adult; Male;
Song: Advertising call a series of soft, low-pitched "kuh-kuh-kuh-kuh" notes. Similar to "cu-cu-cu" call of Black-billed Cuckoo, but with a bouncy quality and usually consisting of a series of four notes.
Sound: Monty Brigham (Bird Sounds of Canada); 1989 Jun 4; Canada, Ontario; Rideau River - Merrickville; Adult; Primary Sound;

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