Curlew Sandpiper song and calls
Calidris ferruginea
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Open the appBirdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Curlew Sandpiper, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.
Song
The breeding song, given during display flights, is a trilling 'prrree-prrree-prrree' or 'trr-trr-trr', often described as musical and purring.
Calls
The most common call is a soft, liquid 'chirrup' or 'chur-rup', often given in flight or when disturbed. Also a short 'wit' or 'twick'.
When they vocalize
Calls are given year-round, especially during migration and when flushed. Song is restricted to the breeding grounds.
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