Freckled Duck song and calls

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

Song

Generally a very quiet species. Males have a soft, low, purring or grunting call, often described as a 'grrr' or 'oomph'.

Calls

Females produce a soft, low 'quack' or 'growl', less harsh than many other duck species. Both sexes may emit a soft, whistling note during alarm or courtship. Calls are generally inconspicuous.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season, particularly during courtship displays, but generally quiet throughout the year.

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