What is the sound of a bird?

The sound of a bird can be incredibly diverse! There isn't just one "sound of a bird," as different species produce a wide range of vocalizations for various reasons.

Here are some common ways to describe bird sounds:

• Chirp: A short, sharp, high-pitched sound. Very common, especially for smaller birds.
• Tweet/Twitter: A series of short, high-pitched, often melodious notes.
• Song: A more complex, often structured and melodious sequence of notes. Birds sing to attract mates, defend territory, or communicate their presence.
• Call: A simpler, often shorter vocalization used for specific communication, like warning calls, contact calls, or begging calls.
• Squawk: A loud, harsh, often unmusical cry, typical of larger birds like crows, gulls, or parrots when agitated.
• Caw: The distinct, rough cry of a crow.
• Hoot: The deep, resonant sound made by owls.
• Whistle: A clear, pure note or series of notes, like that of a robin or cardinal.
• Trill: A rapid, vibrating sound, often with a rapid succession of notes.
• Warble: A soft, wavy, often varied song.
• Screech: A high-pitched, piercing cry, often sharp and unpleasant, common in some parrots or raptors.
• Chirp-chirp: A common onomatopoeic representation of a generic bird sound.
• Cuckoo: The distinct two-note call of a cuckoo bird.
• Co-co-co: The clucking sound of a chicken.
• Quack: The sound made by a duck.
• Gobble: The distinct sound made by a turkey.