Bird Sounds

Listen to the sounds and calls of some of the most common North American birds! Hear what the birds sound like, then learn to identify them by the sounds you hear in your own backyard. Plus, we’ll tell you a bit about each bird, too! 

Discover how to identify barn owls by their eerie screech, ghostly flight, and heart-shaped face—and learn where they live, what they eat, and how to spot them.

The Mysterious Folklore of the Whippoorwill

Explore the Sounds, Behavior, and Importance of North America’s Wild Turkey

Take a look at—and have a listen to—the famous owl of our storybooks.

Blue Jay Calls

House Sparrow Calls

Northern Mockingbird Calls

Listen to the Pileated Woodpecker Call!

All About the American Robin—Harbinger of Spring!

Learn Fun Facts about the Northern Cardinal and Hear Their Calls

House Wren Calls

Black-capped Chickadee Calls

Cedar Waxwing Calls

Barn Swallow Calls

Belted Kingfisher Calls

Hermit Thrush Calls

Ruby-throated Hummingbird Calls

Great Blue Heron Calls

American Goldfinch Calls

Baltimore Oriole Calls

Eastern Bluebird Calls

Dark-eyed Junco Calls

Mourning Dove Calls

June Bird Sounds: Thrushes