bird call

or birdcall

noun

1. a sound made by a bird.
2. a sound imitating that of a bird.
3. a device used to imitate the sound of a bird.

bird call

noun

1. the characteristic call or song of a bird
2. an imitation of this
3. an instrument imitating the call of a bird, used esp by hunters or bird-catchers

Word History and Origins

Origin of bird call¹

First recorded in 1615–25

Example Sentences

After each invitational, Wilbur gathers us back together with a shrieking bird call.

From Los Angeles Times

After each invitational, Wilbur gathers us back together with a shrieking bird call.

From Los Angeles Times

Anytime they hear an unfamiliar bird call, they scramble for my phone to find out what it is.

From Seattle Times

Serenaded by lovelorn crickets and an occasional bird call, I strained my ears.

From Los Angeles Times

Our birding trip in Ecuador arose like a bird call, by word of mouth.

From New York Times