Library / Beginner Groups East / Caws, Hoots, Etc.
This is a beginner-level comparison group of caw-like and hoot-like bird songs and sounds from Land Birds of North America, Eastern/Central region.
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American Crow
American Crow - Call
Song
Varied, raucous "caw" notes.
Blue Jay
Blue Jay - Calls
Song
Song
Call is a raucous, descending "jay". Also gives a distinctive see-saw whistle, recalling the sound of a squeaky metal gate.
Great Horned Owl
Great Horned Owl - Song
Song
Low, booming series; female higher than male. Who-who-are-you, who, who?.
Red-tailed Hawk
Red-tailed Hawk - Call
Song
Protracted, slightly descending scream; kee-aaaaaar.
Mourning Dove
Mourning Dove - Song
Song
Slow, mournful cooing; whooo-AA-whoo, who who.
Northern Bobwhite
Northern Bobwhite - Song
Song
Loud, whistled bob-white!.
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