Song: The call note is a sharp metallic two or three noted "pit-ik" or "pit-ik-ik" usually descending in pitch. There is also an extended "peekkikikikikkikikik" used as a rattling contract call. Drumming tends to be an extended bout with some variation in tempo.
Sound: Geoffrey A. Keller (
Macaulay Library, Cornell # 44983); 1989 Jun 20; USA, Oregon; 7 km W from Sisters, Cold Springs Campground, Deshutes Co; Adult; Primary Sound;