00:00the painted bunting song is a high-pitched rapid series of musical chips and thrills
00:30males are the primary singers females rarely sing
01:00each male has a unique song pattern helping them identify rivals and neighbors
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01:57Painted bunting songs are typically 1-2 seconds long and often repeated in quick succession.
02:23The male sings most frequently during breeding season in April and August.
02:29Their song functions mainly for charity, defense and attracting females.
02:36Painted bunting often sings from high exposed perches such as the tree tops or shrubs.
02:44Painted bunting learns their songs in stages and perfect them by 1 year of age.
02:51Their vocalization also includes sharp chip calls used for alarm or communication.
02:59Regional populations show slight variation depending on geography.
03:07The Painted bunting song is not only beautiful but also plays an important role in their survival
03:13and communication.
03:14Young males practice soft imperfect versions called sub-songs before developing the full
03:21adult tune similar to how humans learn to speak.
03:25During early morning especially in breeding months, males become most vocal as they try
03:30to out-sync competitors.
03:32Interestingly, Painted bunting songs can adjust the speed and pitch of their songs depending
03:39on their surroundings, making it easier to be heard in dense vegetation.
03:45Their vocal behavior is so complex that orthonologists often use their songs to locate them as these
03:51words can be quite secretive despite their bright colors.
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