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Vega Gull Sounds

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Long calls
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Sakha, June 30, 2017Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
Calls
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Sakha, June 30, 2017Recorded by Andrew Spencer / Macaulay Library
Calls
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Sakha, June 30, 2017Recorded by Bob McGuire / Macaulay Library

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Calls

Like American Herring Gull and European Herring Gull, Vega Gull has a complex set of calls. The most elaborate vocalization is the long call, given as a territorial signal as a bird lowers and then raises its head. The long call lasts about 10 seconds, beginning with a few longer, well-spaced introductory notes, followed by a rapid series of shorter notes. Other calls include a yeow or keow and a series of short laughter-like notes (ha-ha-ha).

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