Black-capped Gnatcatcher Sounds

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Sonora, April 27, 2000Recorded by Geoffrey A. Keller / Macaulay Library
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Sonora, April 27, 2000Recorded by Geoffrey A. Keller / Macaulay Library

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Songs

Sings two different types of songs, one simple and the other complex. The simple song (sometimes called "loud song") consists of repeated series of 2–4 mewing notes, harsh notes, or a mix of the two. Complex song is a jumbled mix of sharp “chips,” high-pitched whistles, mewing notes, and trills delivered in seemingly random fashion.

Calls

Gives a variety of nasally mewing notes, with some mews ascending, others descending, and still others rising and then falling in pitch. Other calls include harsh raspy notes and dry chatters.