Thick-billed Kingbird Sounds

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Sounds

Dawn song
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Sonora, June 27, 2010Recorded by Nathan Pieplow
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Sonora, July 02, 2010Recorded by Nathan Pieplow
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Arizona, May 22, 2009Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
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New Mexico, July 18, 2020Recorded by Marky Mutchler / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 22, 2009Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
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Sonora, June 29, 2010Recorded by Nathan Pieplow

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Songs

Male sings a highly repetitive song for extended periods during the predawn hours (and occasionally in the evening). This "dawn song" consists of two alternating elements: a short, rapid twittering series lasting about a half-second; and a slightly longer part that starts with twittering and ends with a squeaky up-and-down flourish.

Calls

Thick-billed Kingbirds give a variety of calls in different combinations. One common call, given by both sexes, has 1–2 quick introductory notes, followed by a drawn-out rasp that ascends and then slowly descends. Another call has a springy quality, with a small up-and-down intro leading into a longer, buzzy, ascending ending. Other calls include a short sputtering chatter and extended twittering series that can last 10 seconds or more.