Bird Songs
Birdsong Flashcards – Group 1
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American Robin
Voice: Cheerily, cheer-up, cheerio – rich and musical.
Habitat: Lawns, trees, parks. Often seen hunting worms.
Northern Cardinal
Voice: Loud, clear whistles. "Cheer cheer cheer!"
Habitat: Bushes and thickets. Loves feeders.
Black-capped Chickadee
Voice: Two-note "fee-bee" plus its classic "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call.
Habitat: Forest edges and feeders. Bold and curious.
House Sparrow
Voice: Simple, dry chirps. Often chatters in groups.
Habitat: Urban areas, buildings, and shrubs.
Blue Jay
Voice: Loud "jay! jay!" calls. Can mimic other birds.
Habitat: Wooded suburbs. Known for dominance at feeders.
Song Sparrow
Voice: Buzzy notes followed by a sweet trill.
Habitat: Bushy fields and garden edges.
Downy Woodpecker
Voice: Short “pik” call and soft drumming.
Habitat: Trees and suet feeders.
Mourning Dove
Voice: Soft, sad cooing. Haunting and low-pitched.
Habitat: Wires, rooftops, and open yards.