Snow Goose song and calls

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

Song

Snow Geese do not have a complex song. Their vocalizations are primarily calls.

Calls

A distinctive, high-pitched, nasal 'kow-wok' or 'houk-houk' call, often repeated rapidly, especially in flight or when disturbed. Flocks produce a cacophony of these calls, which can be heard from a great distance.

When they vocalize

Vocalize frequently, especially during flight, when feeding in flocks, and during social interactions.

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