Olive-sided Flycatcher Sounds

Overview
ID info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

Song (Western vocal type)
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California, May 13, 1988Recorded by Thomas G. Sander / Macaulay Library
Song (Eastern vocal type)
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New York, July 09, 2020Recorded by Glen Chapman / Macaulay Library
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Alaska, June 01, 2017Recorded by Lucas DeCicco / Macaulay Library
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Washington, August 01, 2017Recorded by Dave Slager / Macaulay Library
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California, June 05, 1992Recorded by Randolph Little / Macaulay Library
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Washington, July 20, 2018Recorded by Dave Slager / Macaulay Library
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Colorado, July 09, 2007Recorded by Nathan Pieplow

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Songs

The distinctive whistled song was famously rendered quick, three beers! by early field guide authors. Males give this song throughout the breeding season but most consistently and frequently early in the season. Some apparently unmated males give variations on the song, and females also sing occasionally when nesting commences, though their song is not as loud or ringing as the male’s. Even fledglings sing weakly at times.

Calls

The most frequently heard call is a sharp pip, usually given three times in quick succession but sometimes 2 or 4 times or in very rapid staccato series or even a twitter, given by both sexes. Males involved in clashes with other males utter growling or gurgling sounds or squeaks.