Mexican Chickadee Sounds

Overview
ID info
Life History
Maps
Sounds

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Oaxaca, March 30, 2019Recorded by Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 24, 1977Recorded by James L. Gulledge / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, July 14, 1996Recorded by Curtis Marantz / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, March 31, 2015Recorded by Paul Marvin / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 31, 1987Recorded by Geoffrey A. Keller / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 27, 1977Recorded by Sydney Schoenwetter / Macaulay Library
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Oaxaca, March 30, 2019Recorded by Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
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Arizona, May 15, 2009Recorded by Nathan Pieplow
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Arizona, May 15, 2009Recorded by Nathan Pieplow

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Songs

Males have extensive song repertoires with more complex songs than any other North American chickadee. One song type is a lively combination of alternating gargles and whistles, with a single song lasting 1–2 seconds. Another song type is a titmouse-like, double-noted “peeta-peeta” whistle.

Calls

Mexican Chickadees give a classic "chick-a-dee" call that begins with a buzzy introductory note and ends with a harsh, raspy note. Other calls include a gargle call that finishes with a downward buzz; a short rattle; and very high "seet" calls.