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Pine Warbler

Overview
ID Info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

Pine Warbler Sounds

Overview
ID info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

© Eric Liner | Macaulay Library New York, June 01, 2009

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South Carolina, June 03, 1994Recorded by Geoffrey A. Keller | Macaulay Library
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West Virginia, April 01, 2001Recorded by Wil Hershberger | Macaulay Library

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Songs

Male Pine Warblers sing a fast trill of 10–30 notes usually on one pitch, lasting a couple of seconds. The Pine Warbler is one of few North American songbirds that may sing at any time of year, including while migrating. The male usually sings while foraging or, during breeding season, from high branch tips of pines. The song is very similar to both Chipping Sparrow and Dark-eyed Junco songs, but tends to be a bit slower and more musical.

Calls

Males and females make sharp, short call notes. The males, and possibly the females as well, use a rattle call for territorial defense and other aggressive encounters.

Other Sounds

Pine Warblers may aggressively snap their bills at each other or at other species.

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