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Swallow-tailed Kite Sounds

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Florida, May 12, 2007Recorded by Martha Fischer | Macaulay Library
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PuntarenasRecorded by David L. Ross, Jr. | Macaulay Library
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Bolívar, April 15, 2006Recorded by Curtis Marantz | Macaulay Library

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Calls

When disturbed, Swallow-tailed Kites give a loud, squeaky whistle, usually repeated several times. To deter a predator, they may call while circling and attract up to 20 or more other kites to join in on the effort. During courtship they give a long, upward-slurring whistle.

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Hawks, Eagles, and Kites(Order: Accipitriformes, Family: Accipitridae)

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