White-backed Vulture song and calls

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

Song

Vultures are generally not known for complex songs. The White-backed Vulture does not have a song.

Calls

Mostly silent, but can produce a variety of hisses, grunts, and squeals, especially when competing for food at a carcass or during interactions at the nest. These vocalizations are typically harsh and guttural.

When they vocalize

Primarily vocalizes during feeding frenzies or when agitated at roosts or nests.

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