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Gray Flycatcher Sounds

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Sounds

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Colorado, May 14, 2013Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
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United States, April 20, 1990Recorded by Thomas G. Sander / Macaulay Library
Calls
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Colorado, May 14, 2013Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
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California, June 13, 1990Recorded by Kevin J. Colver / Macaulay Library
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Colorado, May 14, 2013Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library

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Songs

Males sing a sharp, quick chibit often followed by a higher-pitched, rising tweet. The use of these elements varies, with some (especially the chibit) repeated in quick sequences. Males also perform a flight song, a rapid series of whit calls notes followed by a jumble of other call types.

Calls

Both sexes give a loud whit call note.

Other Sounds

Bill snapping serves as a threat display and is occasionally heard when birds capture an insect.

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