On Sun, 21 Oct 1956 20:48:26 +1000 lorne <>
wrote:
> Hi y'all... Lorne here...
>
> An obscure question... Can anyone tell me the name of a small grey bird
> (like female Golden Whistler - a bit) with a striking, strong, beautiful
> three syllable call from the Amazon basin area? The call is a clear,
> crisp, and very loud whistle... "tooooo weee wooo". This bird is often
> in documentaries on the Brazil area. It calls in films, such as THE
> EMERLAD FOREST! In nature docos. they don't identify the species
> unfortunately.
>
> Thankyou... An pet dodo to the person who can answer this!!!
>
> LORNE.
Ah, Lorne,
You've made my day. I've always wanted a pet dodo. The bird you refer
to is a Screaming Peha (or PeeHa). I have not seen it written, but one
David Attenborough doco I saw (Flooded Forest?) referred to it, and had
a camera angle almost looking down its throat as it called. Memorable
stuff!
Security Post would be best for the Dodo!
Cheers
Ian
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Ian Temby
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Secretary, BIRDS Australia Parrot Association
Flora and Fauna Branch
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
4/250 Victoria Parade
EAST MELBOURNE VIC 3002
AUSTRALIA
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