Sage Thrasher Sounds

Overview
ID info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

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California, June 15, 2001Recorded by Gregory Budney / Macaulay Library
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California, June 10, 2018Recorded by Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
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Nevada, May 30, 2020Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
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California, June 07, 1995Recorded by Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, February 24, 1995Recorded by Gregory Budney / Macaulay Library
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Washington, May 01, 2010Recorded by Charlie Wright / Macaulay Library

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Songs

Males have long, complex, melodic songs, with remarkable variety. The rambling series of phrases, often preceded by soft clucking notes, is continuous and interspersed with moments of repetition and mimicry. Songs can be very long indeed; one male was recorded singing for 22 minutes straight.

Calls

When alarmed, call is a low, hoarse cluck, very similar to a Red-winged Blackbird, accompanied by a flick of the tail. Occasionally gives a descending, clear, two-noted whistle, and a variety of scolding calls.