Cravina song and calls

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

Song

The song is a distinctive, melodious, and varied series of sweet, clear, and often complex whistles and trills. It is typically delivered from a prominent perch (e.g., a tall grass stem, fence post, or low shrub). The song can be described as 'sweet-sweet-sweet-chew-chew-chew-twee-twee-twee' or similar variations, often with a rising and falling quality.

Calls

Common calls include a soft 'chip' or 'tsip' note, used for contact or alarm. When agitated, they may emit a sharper 'tseet' or 'chick' call.

When they vocalize

Males sing most frequently during the breeding season, from spring through summer, primarily in the early morning and late afternoon. Calls can be heard year-round.

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