Green Wood Hoopoe song and calls

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

Song

A distinctive, loud, cackling or chattering call, often described as a 'kak-kak-kak-kak' or 'krr-krr-krr-krr' series, given in chorus by the group. This communal vocalization is a key identifier.

Calls

Various contact calls, alarm calls, and begging calls by juveniles. The most common call is the group's chattering chorus.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season and when foraging in groups, often calling loudly to maintain contact or defend territory.

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