Nevertheless, even the casual stroller in the hills often hears this bird's call, which sounds a bit like someone rapping sharply on a wooden clapper. From the beginning of the mating season in March until June or July, mating couples are found singing continuously in pairs, with one following along behind the other.
敲木魚般的叫聲，從每年三月生殖季節到六、七月，「一夫一妻」的五色鳥更是一前一後不停搭唱應和。