Willow Flycatcher Sounds

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Song (Eastern)
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West Virginia, June 22, 2019Recorded by Wil Hershberger | Macaulay Library
Song (Eastern)
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New York, June 10, 2012Recorded by Bob McGuire | Macaulay Library
Song (Eastern)
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Massachusetts, June 05, 2001Recorded by Curtis Marantz | Macaulay Library
Flight song (Eastern)
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Maryland, May 23, 1997Recorded by Wil Hershberger | Macaulay Library
Calls (Eastern)
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New York, July 25, 2019Recorded by Jay McGowan | Macaulay Library
Calls (Eastern)
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New York, June 01, 2009Recorded by Bob McGuire | Macaulay Library
Calls (Eastern)
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New York, June 01, 2018Recorded by Jay McGowan | Macaulay Library
Song (Northwestern)
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Washington, July 06, 2019Recorded by Phil Green | Macaulay Library
Song (Northwestern)
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Oregon, June 02, 1997Recorded by Randolph Little | Macaulay Library
Calls (Northwestern)
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Washington, August 07, 2018Recorded by Dave Slager | Macaulay Library
Calls (Northwestern)
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California, June 06, 1961Recorded by Robert C. Stein | Macaulay Library
Calls (Northwestern)
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California, June 06, 1961Recorded by Robert C. Stein | Macaulay Library
Song (Southwestern)
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Utah, June 09, 1961Recorded by Robert C. Stein | Macaulay Library
Song (Southwestern)
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California, May 27, 2001Recorded by Geoffrey A. Keller | Macaulay Library
Calls (Southwestern)
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California, June 19, 2013Recorded by Justin Hite | Macaulay Library

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Songs

Flycatcher songs are often the key to their identity and this one sings a hoarse fitz-bew from high perches in their territory. They also sing a burry zip, which sounds similar to someone quickly zipping up a jacket. Each song lasts for less than 1 second, but they repeat each one over and over. Males do most of the singing, but females also sing on occasion, though their songs tend to be quieter.

Calls

Willow Flycatchers call with a soft, dry whit.

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