Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bird-call

noun

/ˈbɜrd kɔl/

Definition

A sound made by a bird, often used to communicate with others of its species.

Examples

The melody of the bird-call filled the forest with a lively atmosphere.
Bird-watchers often use a bird-call to coax certain species into the open.
The natural bird-call can vary widely between different species and times of year.

Meaning

The term refers to both the natural sounds that birds produce, especially songbirds, and the imitations of those sounds made by humans or devices to attract birds.