Glossy Ibis song and calls
Plegadis falcinellus
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Open the appBirdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Glossy Ibis, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.
Song
Not known for a complex song. Vocalizations are generally guttural and croaking.
Calls
Common calls include a low, guttural 'grrr' or 'krr-krr', often given in flight or when disturbed. Also produces a soft 'hunk-hunk' or 'gug-gug' during social interactions within the colony.
When they vocalize
Most vocal during the breeding season within colonies, and when disturbed or in flight.
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