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They are not known to live in extremely arid desert regions. Nightjars can occupy all elevations from sea level to 4,200 m (13,800 ft), and a number of species are montane specialists. Nightjars occupy a wide range of habitats, from deserts to rainforests but are most common in open country with some vegetation. [ 8 ]
Birdsongs are as complex as they are beautiful, containing distinct elements like pitch, tone, rhythm, and repetition.Each species also makes many different vocalizations—both songs and calls ...
The common nighthawk or bullbat (Chordeiles minor) is a medium-sized [3] [4] crepuscular or nocturnal bird [3] [5] of the Americas within the nightjar (Caprimulgidae) family, whose presence and identity are best revealed by its vocalization.
The common nightingale, rufous nightingale or simply nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), is a small passerine bird which is best known for its powerful and beautiful song.It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher, Muscicapidae. [2]
Record warmth and little snow in the winter of 2023-24 have allowed many birds to migrate back to Wisconsin far earlier than normal this spring. Smith: Gone barely a month, migrating birds are ...
When these waves are converted into audio signals, scientists have found them to sound similar to birds chirping. Schematic showing occurrence of chorus waves (Chengming Liu et al., Nature (2025))
The common English name "chuck-will's-widow " is an onomatopoeia from the bird's song. [9] Alternative names include "chuckwuts-widow" and "chip-fell-out-of-a-oak". [10] This bird is sometimes confused with the better-known whippoorwill (Antrostomus vociferus), [11] because of their similar calls and
"Night Bird Flying" is a rock song written by Jimi Hendrix. It is a complex piece with multiple guitar parts and reflects a variety of styles. [ 1 ] Lyrically, Hendrix continues to explore an idealized feminine figure, as in his 1967 song " Little Wing ".