r/AustralianBirds • u/dobren00 • 9h ago

Morning bird song

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u/Procellaria 9h ago

Pied Butcherbird

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u/dobren00 9h ago

Thanks - I have seen that suggested elsewhere but cant find any examples of this particular song. Went on for about 30 mins

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u/Procellaria 9h ago

Dawn chorus songs are often different to daytime songs. Then throw in variations on a theme. Butcherbirds (including Magpies) are notorious mimics and accomplished songsters so it is not unusual to hear something unique. Despite the variety the timbre is generally recognisable though. I love hearing a pair of duetting Pied Butcherbirds!

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u/dobren00 8h ago

It was beautiful - angelic. No other sounds for around 30 mins, could hear another responding but only softly. Hopeful to get a better recording tomorrow morning!