Pin-tailed Whydah song and calls

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

Song

The song of the breeding male is a series of high-pitched, buzzy, and chattering notes, often incorporating mimicry of its host species' calls. It's delivered during display flights or from a prominent perch.

Calls

Common calls include a sharp 'chip-chip' or 'tseet' notes. Alarm calls are typically harsher. Females and non-breeding males have similar, less elaborate calls.

When they vocalize

Most vocal during the breeding season, particularly in the mornings and late afternoons, when males are actively displaying.

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