Clapper Rail Songs and Calls

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Clapper Rail: Clapper call is an explosive series of khr notes, fading toward end; speed variable (2-7 notes/sec). • Female advertising call is a variable kek-khrrr. • Male advertising call is a series of loud kek notes, speeding up and slowing down, usually lasting about 10-15 seconds; tempo slower and more drawn-out in Western populations (California).

Clapper call:

Female advertising call:

Male advertising call:

Credits:All text copyright Michael O'Brien. All sounds copyright Macaulay Library. Image copyright Brian E. Small.