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Gray-headed Swamphen Sounds

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Calls

A huge repertoire of calls (though birds may be silent for long periods), including screeching, cackling, giggling, crowing, barking, squeaking, squawking, and croaking sounds.

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Rails, Gallinules, and Coots(Order: Gruiformes, Family: Rallidae)

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