Common Grackle Songs & Calls: Learn TWO common sounds

Описание: In this video, you are going to learn the TWO common sounds that Common Grackles (Quiscalus quiscula) make!

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Sound #1: “readle-eak” song
Common Grackles have a song that sounds incredibly harsh.

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The song sounds like “readle-eak” or “readle-ree.” It is made by both males and females.

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The song is a high-pitched, rising screech. It is often compared to a rusty hinge or gate.

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The song is highly variable. I’ve included recordings from multiple birds to hear the differences.

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Sound #2: Calls, squeaks, and whistles
In addition to their song, Common Grackles make a variety of other sounds.
These calls are best described as croaks, squeaks, and whistles.
This “chack” call is common to hear by perching grackles.

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At my bird feeders, the grackles commonly puff out their feathers and make this screech at each other.

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Common Grackles are a common bird in North America, especially living near people. They are found everywhere except in the far west.

Have you heard a Common Grackle before? If so, where do you live and what type of habitat was it located?

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