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© Timothy Barksdale | Macaulay Library Arizona, May 01, 1994

Song (cucullatus/sennetti)
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Songs

As with other orioles, both male and female Hooded Orioles sing. The female’s song tends to be less complicated than the male’s. They sing a scratchy, abrupt warble interspersed with catlike cries, chatters, and sometimes mimicked parts of the songs of other species. Songs last about 1 to 4 seconds. Their song is highly variable and lacks the sweet melodies of other orioles.

Calls

Their call is a sharp and nasal sounding wheet that sounds a bit like a House Finch call. They also give a harsh chuck. Like most orioles, they string together their calls with nearly nonstop chatter. Their chatter is soft, dry, and throaty sounding, perhaps a bit weaker sounding than Baltimore Oriole chatter.

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Bullock's Oriole Adult male is similar to Hooded Oriole

Bullock's Oriole

Bullock's Oriole Female is similar to Hooded Oriole

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Scott's Oriole Male is similar to Hooded Oriole

Scott's Oriole Female is similar to Hooded Oriole

Orchard Oriole Female (Orchard) is similar to Hooded Oriole

Altamira Oriole Adult is similar to Hooded Oriole

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