Hi everyone,
I need help id-ing a call. It is a two-noted whistle, which goes something like "PEEP-pon PEEP-pon" - with the first "PEEP" a higher note than the secondary "pon". I had thought it a king parrot as there are many of them around where I live, but I also have a few crimson rosellas near me and some of their piping calls sound similar. I'm familiar with the king parrot's upward-inflected whistle and 'cherrak' call made (mostly) in flight. I'm also familiar with the bell-like crismon rosella's calls, but I've never been able to see which one of them is making this two-noted call. Any ideas?
Thanks,
JB
Hi JB, I have both of them in my garden and will pay some close attention when they turn up tonight, regarding the whistle. Both do a lot of chatter. The King Parrots at my place have more of a very shrill high pitched one note whistle.I will let you know what I find later tonight.M-L
M-L
Thanks M-L, yes, that shrill whistle is what the kings do most - and they certainly do that when perched on the trees near me, but I just can see which species makes that two-noted call!
John
I just had a little whistle contest with the Kings, they answered me every time, one high sharp note and two repeated lower notes. M-L
M-L
Well that sounds close, but my mystery bird has one high followed by *one* low, then (usually) quickly repeated: so, in other words: a HIGH-low-HIGH-low two-note whistle, which sounds like the "PEEP-pon PEEP-pon". Also, when I hear it in the tree-tops it's as clear as the king's shrill one-note call. Were your kings that loud? And can you confirm they were one HIGH then *two* lows? If so, my mystery is still a mystery, although I'm definitely leaning toward the king!
Sorry to seem pedantic, but I just need to be sure. I am telling a story to an audience that likes to get such things right!
Cheers
John
I CAN confirm it. The first note is the High, sharp whistle, followed by two low notes. (same) I will ask my husband tomorrow to play them on the piano (or his Oboe), and tell me exactly what notes they are. He wasn't home today. You will have to wait until then. I'm not sure if they have a different repertoire in other regions, or if they make the same sound everywhere? M-L
M-L
Okay. Thanks very much ML for confirming that difference. Your prompt replies are very much appreciated.
John
It's a pleasure John, unfortunately they didn't turn up tonight.M-L
M-L