Questions about Sounds

Mexican treefrog

What sounds do you hear at night? (2003)

Mexican treefrogs drown out most of the other sounds. There are many more noises but we are not certain which species are making them!

Mexican treefrog call 150k

Do red-eyed tree frogs make the same sounds that North Carolina tree frogs make? (2003)

Each species of tree frog makes its own unique call so that only a mate of the same species is attracted by the call.

What is a chachalaca? —a 2nd grader from Lincoln County (2004)

A chachalaca is a large brownish bird that is a cousin to the partridge. A chachalaca is 16-36 inches long and weighs up to 9 pounds. It has long legs and a drab body with a patch of red on its throat. It is named for its distinctive call: "cha-cha-la-ca."
Chachalaca calls 60k

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