bird call?

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oconnore51
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bird call?

I am hearing a bird at night, maybe next door which is a derelict yard and building, which sounds to me very like the channel billed cuckoo, from the sound files on BBY list.  It is a loud squawking sound, that goes on for a while.  It just doesn't seem to fit that it would be this, in the inner west suburbs sydney.  I haven't been able to see it.  Does this make sense or does any one have any other suggestions?

Elizabeth

HelloBirdy
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Can you try and get a recording?

Ryu
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teganb02
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Could it be a Koel? Or maybe even a Catbird? But as Ryu said, a recording will help greatly

Tegan - Melbourne Vic.

oconnore51
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I will try to get a recording!  Thanks.

elizabeth

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Elizabeth,

Loud squawking at night, like a Brogla with a fish stuck in its throat, is a classic Channel Billed Cuckoo call, although you should check that it is not a fruit bat against online recordings. Channel Billed Cuckoo's are common in Sydney where they typically parasitise Pied Currawongs.

oconnore51
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Thank you very much for this, I am sure that's right now.  The fact file for this bird says it is a 'screecher' but the only way to describe it is a loud raucous squawking. 

Elizabeth

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