White-browed Wagtail song and calls

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

Song

The song is a series of clear, melodious, and often complex phrases, incorporating varied whistles, trills, and chattering notes. It is more elaborate than the calls and often delivered from a prominent perch.

Calls

Common calls include a sharp, metallic 'chick-chick' or 'chissick', often repeated. Also a softer 'chip' or 'tsip'. Alarm calls are harsher and more insistent.

When they vocalize

Vocalizes throughout the day, especially during the breeding season. Calls are given frequently while foraging or in flight, and songs are typically heard from perches.

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