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• noun (Context 1)
A nocturnal, fruit-eating bird (Steatornis caripensis) native to the northern regions of South America and the Caribbean island of Trinidad, known for roosting in caves and navigating using a form of echolocation.
Usage Example
"During their expedition to the Dunston Cave in Trinidad, the researchers recorded the clicking sounds the guacharo uses to navigate through the total darkness."
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guacharo
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