Heron/Egret-like Bird song and calls
Varies by species (e.g., Ardea alba, Egretta caerulea)
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Open the appBirdsong and calls are often the easiest way to identify the Heron/Egret-like Bird, especially when the bird is hidden in dense foliage. Below is what to listen for.
Song
Herons and egrets generally do not have complex songs. Vocalizations are typically harsh, guttural calls.
Calls
Common calls include harsh 'kraak' or 'fraank' notes, often given in flight or when disturbed. Breeding colonies can be very noisy with a variety of squawks, grunts, and hisses.
When they vocalize
Most vocal during breeding season, especially within colonies, and when disturbed or in flight.
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