Oilbirds and swiftlets Animal echolocation

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a palawan swiftlet (aerodramus palawanensis) flies in complete darkness inside puerto princesa subterranean river cave.


oilbirds , species of swiftlet known use relatively crude form of echolocation compared of bats , dolphins. these nocturnal birds emit calls while flying , use calls navigate through trees , caves live.








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