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[Callie Cat]

At night in the woods behind our house in SE PA, I can hear a bird that sounds a lot like the Peterson's guide sample call for a lesser nighthawk. It sounds like a slowed down version of the whatbird call. These birds have no business being in SE PA, so I thought I would ask if anyone knows of a bird that should be in that area with a similar call. I thought about common nighthawks but their sample calls are more of a peent.

[Sparky the Cuttlefish]

Maybe Wilson's Snipe? They are slightly higher pitched, but do sound similar. Here are some recordings, you want to listen to the ones labeled "winnowing"

http://www.xeno-cant...ecies_nr=ghihsb

That sound is actually produced by their tail feathers in flight, I believe.

[BarnSwallow]

Could be a frog of some sort too.

[psweet]

How about Eastern Screech Owl?

[Callie Cat]

Working theory from local birders is Screech Owl. Given their size, I think it will be tough to find.