Plum-headed Parakeet song and calls

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

Song

Does not have a complex song. Vocalizations are primarily calls.

Calls

A variety of sharp, high-pitched, and often shrill calls. Common calls include a rapid 'tui-tui-tui' or 'kee-kee-kee', and a more drawn-out 'kree-ah'. They are generally noisy, especially in flight or when disturbed.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during flight, when foraging in flocks, and around roosting sites. Calls are heard throughout the day, particularly at dawn and dusk.

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