Bird Songs
Birdsong Flashcards – Group 2
Explore more backyard voices with varied songs and rhythms. These birds bring color and sound to gardens and forests alike. Then try our quiz!
Baltimore Oriole
Voice: Flute-like whistles, rich and musical.
Habitat: Tall shade trees, forest edges, and orchards.
Chipping Sparrow
Voice: Dry, mechanical trill like a sewing machine.
Habitat: Open woods and suburban areas.
House Wren
Voice: Bubbly, energetic song with lots of notes.
Habitat: Gardens and backyards with shrubs or nest boxes.
Carolina Wren
Voice: Loud "tea-kettle, tea-kettle, tea-kettle" call.
Habitat: Dense shrubs and woodlots.
Eastern Bluebird
Voice: Soft, mellow warbles and short phrases.
Habitat: Open fields with nearby trees and nest boxes.
Purple Martin
Voice: Gurgling, bubbling songs often from colonies.
Habitat: Near water and open skies, often in man-made boxes.
American Goldfinch
Voice: Musical, rising "per-chick-o-ree" or "potato-chip" in flight.
Habitat: Weedy fields and feeder stations.
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Voice: Loud, rolling "churr" and drumming.
Habitat: Wooded suburbs and parks.