Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch song and calls

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

Song

The song is a series of high-pitched, buzzy trills and warbles, often described as a 'bzzzt-bzzzt-tsee-tsee-tsee'. It is not particularly elaborate and is often given from a prominent perch or in flight.

Calls

Common calls include a sharp, metallic 'chew' or 'chip', often given in flight or when foraging. They also have a softer, more conversational 'tew' or 'chup' within flocks. Alarm calls are sharper and more insistent.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season, but calls are heard year-round, especially within foraging flocks.

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