White-tailed Titi Monkey
Sounds & Calls
The White-tailed Titi (Plecturocebus discolor) is a medium-sized species of monkey found in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. This species is sometimes referred to as’ Red Titi Monkey’, although this can be a confusing common name as the Coppery Titi (Plecturocebus cupreus) is also sometimes called ‘Red Titi’.
Titi monkeys are neotropical primates of the of the subfamily Callicebinae and currently around 35 species are recognized.
What does a titi monkey sound like? White-tailed Titi Monkeys are highly vocal and make loud, far-carrying calls, particularly in the early morning. They can often be heard singing as pairs in duet or in chorus as a family group, and the result is a noisy, chaotic jumble of nasal honks and squeaks. Titi monkeys have complex vocal repertoires which also include low-pitched grunts, high-pitched whistles, trills, chirps and sneezes.
Listen to some examples of White-tailed Titi Monkey calls and sounds below.
Listen to Titi Monkey Sounds
The audio in the video below features the typical early morning loud calls from a family group of White-tailed Titis (Plecturocebus discolor). The chorus starts with some softer grunts and chatter, and quickly builds into a chaotic duet of squeaks and bellows. Recorded in Yasuní National Park, Ecuador.
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