Sounds of the Cloud Forest
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Three-wattled Bellbird Procnias tricarunculata (104K, wav file) Well, what can be said about one of the archetypical sounds of the Cloud Forest? It's fantastic? Unworldly? Just wonderful! Bellbirds sit high, high in the canopy and are heard far more than seen. The sound is
extremely loud, often carrying a mile or more! The bird flies up and calls - listen for the "squeaky gate" as well as the "BONG" of his call. -
Melodious Blackbirds Dives dives (71K, wav file) are well-named large blackbirds that have been spreading south through Costa Rica for several years. Their calls and songs are loud, piercing, and unmistakable.
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Howler Monkeys rain forest sounds (MP3 format)