Quaxly song and calls

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

Song

Quaxly's 'song' is not a melodic vocalization but rather a series of sharp, clear 'quacks' and 'chirps' that can be strung together during courtship or territorial displays. It lacks complex musicality.

Calls

Common calls include a sharp, insistent 'quack!' used for alarm or communication within the flock, and softer 'chirps' or 'peeps' when content or foraging. Juveniles emit high-pitched 'cheeps'.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during dawn and dusk, and particularly during the breeding season. Alarm calls can be heard at any time if a threat is perceived.

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