Name: Nightjar churring, purring and wing-clapping by Simon Gillings
Duration: 10 s
Description: A male Nightjar churring, then transitioning to 'purring' and wing-clapping whilst interacting with a female

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Nightjar churring, purring and wing-clapping

Simon Gillings

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