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Western Ground Parrots have a variety of calls. Usually silent during the day, the birds
call before sunrise and after sunset.



Buzz Call


The call can be heard up to 200m  away. The buzz notes show up as a ladder on the
spectogram. They are often followed immediately by a rising call or pause 8 level call.
       
     

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spectogram buzz call



Pause 8 Level Call

A level call consisting of four (very close together) notes with a distinct pause before the
next set of four. A very rhythmic pattern often associated with a moving or flying bird.


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spectogram pause 8 level call



D Call (Drawn or Double Call)

A rising call, strong and loud. Suspected to be a response call made only by the female. Often heard
in groups of 3 or 4 slightly drawn out notes (D3 or D4) with a short pause between each group. Each
note is actually a double note, only audible to the keenest hearing.


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spectogram d call



Toot Call

A level call. Sounds like a tooting steam engine. Can only be heard when bird is close.


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spectogram toot call



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