Surucua Trogon song and calls

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

Song

The song is a series of soft, mournful, and often accelerating 'cur-cur-cur-cur-cur' notes, sometimes described as a 'coo-coo-coo' or 'krr-krr-krr'. It can start slowly and then speed up, becoming more emphatic.

Calls

Alarm calls include a sharp 'kek-kek-kek' or a rapid 'churr'. Contact calls are softer, similar to the song but less structured.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season, typically in the early morning and late afternoon, but can be heard throughout the day.

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