common highthawk call

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00:00The Common Nighthawk is a fascinating bird that is best known for its unusual and memorable

00:06call.

00:07You will usually hear this bird during the early evening or at dawn, especially in summer,

00:13when it becomes more active and vocal.

00:16Its main call is loud, sharp and nassile peanut sound, often repeated every few seconds.

00:21This call is made while the bird is flying in the sky, searching for insects to eat.

00:26The sound might remind you of a buzzy beep or a short honk and it can carry quiet for

00:32especially in open areas.

00:34Let's listen the call first and identify the call of Common Nighthawk.

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04:07So, if you are outside at sunset and hear both a nestled peanut and a sudden low boom, it's

04:17very likely that a common night hog is nearby performing its evening show.

04:47The common night hog call is a helpful way to identify this bird, especially since it can be hard to see.

04:54These birds have excellent camouflage and often blend into their surroundings when they are resting during the day.

05:02But their distinctive peanut call gives them away when they start flying around at dusk.

05:08You might hear them in open fields, city rooftops, parking lots, or even in the countryside.

05:14Bird watchers and nature lovers often look forward to this sound as a clear sign that summer's evenings have arrived.

05:22If you are trying to learn more about bird sounds or want to identify birds by ear, recognizing the common night hog call is a great skill.

05:31Its call is very different from most other birds, which make it easier to remember.

05:36Plus, listening to this bird is a special experience.

05:39It feels like nature is performing just for you under the fading light of the evening sky.

05:48The common night hog has long pointed wings, a small beak, and it is known for its erratic bat-like flight as it catches insects in mid-air.

05:58Though called a hog, it is actually part of the night chore family.

06:02It blends into its surroundings during the day thanks to its malted brown and gray feathers, making it hard to spot while resting.

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