Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mating-call
Noun
/ˈmeɪtɪŋ kɔːl/
Definition
A sound made by an animal to attract a mate.
Examples
- The male frog let out a loud mating call to attract females.
- Birds sing their mating calls at dawn to establish territory.
- Research shows that the mating calls of some species can vary based on their environment.
Meaning
Mating calls are used by various animal species, especially during the breeding season, to communicate with potential partners.
Synonyms
- courtship call
- attracting sound
- breeding call
