Date: 6/24/25 11:18 am From: Brian Carlson <brianrcarlson...> Subject: Re: Orchard Oriole song
Perhaps I did not describe it well. If you have the Merlin app and search for Orchard Oriole you can then select on the 9 sounds. Then select the song for the Fuertes's subspecies. While playing that song you will see a diagram of the song as well as hear the song. In that particular song recording it seems like there are 2 different birds singing. One of them is closer and louder and the diagram of that sound is darker and bolder whereas the softer sound is not as dark. I was hearing that softer sound. Brian
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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%20Sun,%20Jun%2022,%202025%20at%204:43%20PM,%20Brian%20Carlson%20<<a%20href=>> 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.
