Chihuahuan Meadowlark Sounds

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Arizona, March 08, 2010Recorded by Bob McGuire / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 11, 2019Recorded by Janine McCabe / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 04, 1991Recorded by Geoffrey A. Keller / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, July 05, 1977Recorded by Harriette Barker / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 20, 1977Recorded by Randolph Little / Macaulay Library

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Songs

Songs from male Chihuahuan Meadowlarks consist of 3–5 descending whistles, sometimes introduced by a short, low-pitched note. Chihuahuan Meadowlark songs are lower pitched than Eastern Meadowlark songs and are the best way to differentiate the two species.

Calls

The most common Chihuahuan Meadowlark call is a short, buzzy “dzert” call, slightly harsher and lower than Eastern Meadowlarks’ “dzert” call. Both sexes of Chihuahuan Meadowlark give a rattle-like “chatter” call when excited.

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Troupials and Allies(Order: Passeriformes, Family: Icteridae)

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