Buff-necked Ibis song and calls

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

Song

The 'song' is not a melodic song in the typical sense but rather a series of loud, raucous, and often nasal calls. It's a distinctive, far-carrying 'curi-curi-ca' or 'kree-kree-kree' sound, which gives the bird its common local name.

Calls

Calls include a variety of harsh, guttural squawks, grunts, and honks. The most characteristic call is a loud, piercing 'kree-ah' or 'curi-ca' often given in flight or when disturbed. They also produce a series of rapid, clattering notes during display or alarm.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season, especially around the nest, and when flying or disturbed. They can also be heard calling while foraging or roosting.

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