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Common Grackle diurnal flight calls

 

Fig.2. New Jersey May 30, 2001 (MO).

"Khek" call from bird in flight.

 

 

Fig.3. New York April 21, 1987 (Lang Elliott).

"Bzrrt" call.

 

 

Fig.4. New York March 23, 1989 (WRE).

"Khaaa" call from bird in flight with flock of Red-winged Blackbirds.

 

 

Fig.5. New York April 21, 1987 (Lang Elliott).

Song fragment.

 

Diurnal calling sequences:

1. New York March 23, 1989 (WRE). Bird in flight.

2. New Jersey November 5, 2000 (MO). Bird in flight with American Robin and Blue Jay calling in the background.

3. New York March 23, 1989 (WRE). "Bzrrt" call from bird in flight.

4. New Jersey October 16, 1998 (MO). Flock in flight with American Goldfinch calling in the background.

5. New Jersey October 26, 1998 (MO). Flock in flight with American Robins calling in the background.

6. New York March 23, 1989 (WRE). Flock in passage with Tufted Titmouse calling in the background.

7. Florida April 8, 1989 (WRE). Two birds in flight.

8. Florida May 4, 1989 (WRE). Small group of adults and juveniles in flight with Common Nighthawk calling in the background.

9. New Jersey May 30, 2001 (MO). Bird in flight with Fish Crow and Northern Cardinal calling in the background.