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Scaly-breasted Munia Sounds

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Calls (Checkered)
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Karnataka, December 07, 2017Recorded by Ramit Singal / Macaulay Library
Calls (Scaled)
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Yap, April 16, 2007Recorded by Doug Pratt / Macaulay Library
Calls (Scaled)
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Hawaii, June 01, 1977Recorded by Doug Pratt / Macaulay Library

Sounds provided by Macaulay Library.
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Songs

Soft and variable. Typically starts with a short series of nasal notes, followed by whistles, churrs, buzzes, yowls, and sharp, clear notes.

Calls

Common calls include a loud contact call (kit-tee) that varies in tone between males and females, and a loud, penetrating sieuw! given frequently by birds in a flock.

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