Bird Songs
Birdsong Flashcards – Group 4
These birds are often found at the forest edge or near water. Their calls range from soft hoots to bold trills. After you have learned the songs, try our quiz!
Wood Duck
Voice: Soft rising whistles and whines, especially in flight.
Habitat: Forested ponds and wetlands.
Cedar Waxwing
Voice: High, thin, insect-like lisping whistles.
Habitat: Wooded edges and berry-rich shrubs.
White-breasted Nuthatch
Voice: Nasal "yank-yank" call.
Habitat: Tree trunks in mature forests and feeders.
Common Grackle
Voice: Harsh, metallic squeaks and whistles.
Habitat: Lawns, fields, and urban edges.
Red-tailed Hawk
Voice: Iconic raspy scream often used in movies.
Habitat: Open country, woods, and road edges.
Great Horned Owl
Voice: Deep hoots in a rhythmic pattern.
Habitat: Forests, woodlots, and parks.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Voice: Rich, fluid phrases like a refined robin.
Habitat: Woodland edges and orchards.
Chipping Sparrow
Voice: Rapid, dry trill, like a sewing machine.
Habitat: Open woods, lawns, and shrubs.