American Redstart Sounds

Overview
ID info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

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New York, May 18, 2019Recorded by Luciana Andrade / Macaulay Library
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West Virginia, May 27, 2020Recorded by Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
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New York, June 09, 2018Recorded by Matthew D. Medler / Macaulay Library
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New York, May 13, 2010Recorded by Bob McGuire / Macaulay Library
Dawn song
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West Virginia, May 23, 2020Recorded by Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Female song
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New York, June 17, 2017Recorded by John van Dort / Macaulay Library
Chip calls
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West Virginia, May 10, 2020Recorded by Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Tink calls
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Florida, August 01, 1985Recorded by Oliver H. Hewitt / Macaulay Library
Flight calls
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New York, September 15, 2019Recorded by Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library

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Songs

During breeding season the male sings a series of 2–11 thin, high-pitched notes, sometimes ending with an accented phrase. The building energy of the song and the abrupt, accented ending lead some people to describe the song as sneeze-like.

Calls

Both the male and female use a variety of calls in different situations, including sharp, sweet-sounding chip notes, soft tsip calls, and high-pitched alarm calls.