Date: 6/23/25 6:04 pm From: Ian MacGregor <00000489141846bd-dmarc-request...> Subject: Re: Orchard Oriole song
Do Orchard Orioles have whisper song?. I once saw and heard a Hooded Oriole, not in Arkansas, delivering one; soft warbles sung with the bill closed. The only other bird I ever saw do this was a California Scrub-Jay. The song was surprisingly soft and musical.
I find whisper songs interesting as they can be delivered by birds whose normal repertoire lacks a true song. I also think they are not often heard, but that may be my personal experience.
Ian MacGregor Bella Vista
On Sun, Jun 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM, Brian Carlson < [<brianrcarlson...>](mailto:On Sun, Jun 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM, Brian Carlson <<a href=)> wrote:
> I saw and heard an Orchard Oriole today. The song it was singing was the softer notes that Merlin has for the Fuertes subspecies. It was along Plum Street near Denning. It looked like a regular Orchard. I guess they learn other songs.
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