Rufous-tailed Jacamar song and calls

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

Song

A distinctive, accelerating trill, often described as a 'pee-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o-o' that rises slightly in pitch and then fades away. The song can last several seconds.

Calls

Calls include a sharp 'chip' or 'chup', often given while perched or in flight, and a series of sharp 'kek-kek-kek' notes when agitated or during territorial disputes.

When they vocalize

Sings most frequently in the early morning and late afternoon, especially during the breeding season. Calls are given throughout the day.

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