Gyrfalcon Sounds

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Alaska, June 26, 2015Recorded by Lucas DeCicco / Macaulay Library
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Alaska, June 02, 2007Recorded by Brian McCaffery / Macaulay Library
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Alaska, June 02, 2007Recorded by Brian McCaffery / Macaulay Library

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Calls

When alarmed, Gyrfalcons give a hoarse “kak kak kak” with several repetitions per second. They give a sharp “chup” when foraging or transferring food, repeating it up to 20 times. Other calls include chatters, wails, and low whines. The female’s calls are usually lower in pitch than the male’s.

Other Sounds

The Gyrfalcon’s wings make a hissing noise when it stoops for prey or circles the nest.

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