Marbled Murrelet Sounds

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British Columbia, August 27, 1987Recorded by Thomas G. Sander / Macaulay Library
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California, June 23, 1992Recorded by Gregory Budney / Macaulay Library
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British Columbia, August 27, 1987Recorded by Thomas G. Sander / Macaulay Library
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California, July 09, 1987Recorded by Thomas G. Sander / Macaulay Library

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Calls

Marbled Murrelets produce a dozen different calls, both in the nesting area and at sea. The most commonly heard calls are a piercing keer, sometimes drawn out, and a plaintive, whining or buzzy whistle. At the nest, adults also give high, sharp piping whistles.

Other Sounds

Flying birds near the nest make whirring and rushing sounds with the wings during displays. Researchers on the nesting grounds sometimes use these sounds to find nesting birds.

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Auks, Murres, and Puffins(Order: Charadriiformes, Family: Alcidae)

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