This is a bird sound that I recorded in August in Massachusetts. Listen to the recording and see if you can guess what it is. Some hints are below, and when you’re ready just follow the link for the answer.
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Hints
It is a small bird, but larger than a hummingbird.
This species (or its very close relatives) is a common backyard bird across most of the US and Canada.
You might call this a “micro” bird sound.
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Your posts are always interesting. I had a nice laugh when I actually guessed this one right!