Red-headed Finch song and calls

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

Song

The song is a soft, warbling, and somewhat jumbled series of notes, often described as a 'churring' or 'trilling' sound, interspersed with whistles. It is not particularly loud or complex.

Calls

Common calls include a soft 'tseep' or 'chip' contact call, often given in flight or when foraging. Alarm calls are sharper and more insistent.

When they vocalize

Vocalizes throughout the day, especially when foraging in flocks or during courtship displays in the breeding season.

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