![]() ![]() The song of the Australian magpie is not easily confused with that of any other bird species but it can be confusing if the magpie is mimicking other bird species. Listen to audio recordings of their typical calls at New Zealand Birds Online. Magpies may indulge in beak-clapping to warn other species of birds and have several high pitched alarm or rallying calls when intruders or threats are spotted. Fledgling and juvenile magpies emit a repeated short and loud, high-pitched begging call. The noise warns all deer that something is radically wrong. ![]() There may be three reasons for these sounds. A group of magpies will sing a short repetitive version of carolling just before dawn (dawn song), and at twilight after sundown (dusk song), in winter and spring. Snorts are single, very short, explosive sounds given as the deer turns to run. Birds will adopt a specific posture by tilting their heads back, expanding their chests, and moving their wings backwards. Pairs of magpies often take up a loud musical calling known as carolling to advertise or defend their territory. These songs have been recorded up to 70 minutes in duration and are more frequent after the end of the breeding season. When alone, a magpie may make a quiet musical warbling. Humans have studied deer for many years and have been able to distinguish between the different sounds deer make. Used by dominant animals to establish and maintain who is boss. ![]() Noises associated with deer include bleating, crying, grunting, sniffing, snorting, stomping, and wheezing. Magpies can also mimic other birds and will occasionally mimic humans, dogs and horses. By Stuart / FebruDeer do not bark or growl like many predators. The call is particularly noticeable at dawn and dusk. BBC Countryfile Magazine expert guide to the six native deer species found. Australian magpies have an array of complex vocalisations, including a distinctive peeling or carolling song which is wonderfully described as “quardle oodle ardle wardle doodle” in The Magpies by New Zealand poet Denis Glover. ![]()
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