Asian Glossy Starling song and calls

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

Song

The song is a varied and complex series of whistles, chattering notes, gurgles, and mimicry of other birds. It is often delivered from a prominent perch.

Calls

Common calls include harsh, grating 'churr' or 'chick' notes, sharp 'tseet' calls, and a variety of squeaky, metallic, and whistling sounds. They are very vocal, especially in flocks.

When they vocalize

Vocalizes throughout the day, particularly active and noisy at communal roosts at dawn and dusk, and during foraging.

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