Yellow-collared Lovebird song and calls

Birdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Yellow-collared Lovebird, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.

Song

Does not have a complex song. Vocalizations are primarily calls.

Calls

Produces a variety of high-pitched, chattering, and screeching calls. Their calls are often described as 'cheep-cheep' or 'scree-scree', delivered rapidly and repeatedly, especially when in flight or communicating within a flock. They can be quite noisy.

When they vocalize

Vocalizes frequently throughout the day, particularly when flying, feeding, or interacting with other lovebirds.

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