00:00The American Kestrel has a distinctive call that is often described as a series of high-pitched, rapid-click-click-click, or kill-ill, sounds.
00:30These calls can vary slightly depending on the situation, such as during the flight,
00:56when alarmed, or when communicating with other kestrels.
01:26The call is sharp and somewhat repetitive, making it easily recognizable in the field.
01:47This call is usually given in a series of three to six or more notes and is often used
01:53in various situations, such as when the bird is alarmed, disturbed, or feeling threatened.
02:16The American Kestrel has a distinctive call that is often described as a series of high-pitched, rapid-click-click, or kill-ill, sounds.
02:26These calls can vary slightly depending on the situation, such as during the flight, when alarmed, or communicating with other kestrels.
02:36Both males and females produce this call, but it is often louder and more frequent when
03:04they are defending their territory or warning off intruders.
03:09The intensity and speed of the call may increase if the perceived threat is closer or more serious.
03:34The American Kestrel has a distinctive call that is often described as a series of high-pitched, rapid-click-click, or kill-ill, sounds.
03:54The American Kestrel has a distinctive call that is often described as a series of high-pitched, rapid-click-click, or kill-ill, sounds.
04:14The American Kestrel has a distinctive call that is often described as a series of high-pitched, rapid-click-click, or kill-ill, sounds.
04:34Another vocalization of the American Kestrel is a long, descending, hawaiian or whimpering sound, often made by both adults and juveniles.
04:49This call is more subtle and can be heard when kestrels are communicating within the pair, especially during the breeding season.
05:04This call is more subtle and can be heard when kestrels are communicating within the pair, especially during the breeding season.
05:14This call is more subtle and can be heard when kestrels are communicating within the pair, especially during the breeding season.
05:24The chattering calls, which is during close interaction such as courtship or feeding between mates, the American Kestrel may make soft chattering or chittering sounds.
05:53These sounds are usually quieter than the click call and are often a sign of bounding or communication between the pair.
06:00Males sometimes use these calls to communicate with females, when offering food, a behavior that is often a part of their courtship rituals.
06:23Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
06:49Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
07:19Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
07:29Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
07:39Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
08:09Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
08:29Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
08:49Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
09:19Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
09:49Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
10:19Overall, the American Kestrel vocalizations are essential for communication within their species, helping to maintain authorities' strength in pair bounds and warn others of the potential dangers.
10:39American Kestrels have a fairly limited set of calls, but the most common one is loud, excited series of three to six kli or kili notes, lasting just over a second. It's distinctive and an excellent way to find these birds.
10:57You may also hear two other common calls—a long whine that can last one to two minutes, heard in birds that are courting or feeding fledging, and a fast chitter, usually used by both sexes in friendly interaction. The kli call is usually delivered as a rapid series of kli, kli, kli.
11:17When the Kestrel is upset or excited, this call is used in a wide variety of situations and is heard from both sexes, but the large females typically have lower-pitched voices than the male. The whine call is primarily associated with feeding but is also uttered during copulations.
11:35The chitter is also used in activities that involve interactions between male and female birds, including courtship feeding, copulations, and the feeding of nestlings. Nestling can produce calls similar to those of adults at 16 years old.
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