On the breeding grounds, the male corn crake's advertising call is a l...

wikipedia - 09 Jul 2015
On the breeding grounds, the male corn crake's advertising call is a loud, repetitive, grating krek krek normally delivered from a low perch with the bird's head and neck almost vertical and its bill wide open. The call can be heard from 1.5 km (0.93 mi) away, and serves to establish the breeding territory, attract females, and challenge intruding males. Slight differences in vocalisations mean that individual males can be distinguished by their calls. Early in the season, the call is given almost

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On the breeding grounds, the male corn crake's advertising call is a l...

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