Western Cattle-Egret Sounds

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Florida, June 23, 1960Recorded by Charles A. Sutherland / Macaulay Library
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MassachusettsRecorded by William E. Davis, Jr. / Macaulay Library
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Hato Mayor, March 22, 2012Recorded by Ian Davies

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Calls

Western Cattle-Egrets give raspy, repeated rick-rack calls throughout the year at the nest and the roost. Their repertoire also includes harsh raa calls to defend the nest and chatter calls to greet their mates. They are usually quiet while foraging and flying.

Other Sounds

Adults make loud thuds with their wings during breeding displays, and mated pairs clap bills with each other. Western Cattle-Egrets can also communicate by making clicking sounds with their bills.

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