Red-footed Falcon song and calls
Falco vespertinus
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Open the appBirdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Red-footed Falcon, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.
Song
Not known for a complex song. Vocalizations are generally calls.
Calls
Common calls include a sharp, high-pitched 'kew-kew-kew' or 'kik-kik-kik', often given in alarm or during interactions with other falcons. Also a softer 'chup-chup-chup' during courtship or when approaching the nest.
When they vocalize
Most vocal during the breeding season, especially around the nest site, and during social interactions within flocks.
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