Russ,
I reckon Maria is right. The call you described sounds like one of the
Eastern Yellow Robin's calls, which is described by Pizzey as "explosive
'chyop chyop'" or by Slater as "whistle-like 'tewp tewp'". This can be in
groups of two or three notes. The Yellow Robin is one of the first birds to
call in the morning and typically makes this call before dawn.
Carol
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Russ Lamb wrote:
> I am hearing a pre-dawn, pre kookaburra call which eludes me. A
>single repeated note, rather like a strong chicken cheep, in sets of
>either two or three notes, with gap of maybe 5-10 seconds between
>sets.Only lasts 10-15 mins., always finishes before dawn.
My best guess is Eastern Whipbird, as the call has some
familiarity with the female reply to the male's whip.Maria's guess is
either Grey Shrike Thrush or Eastern Yellow Robin. Any takers?
Russ Lamb,Maleny, SEQ
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