bird chirp

Feathered creature's call

A bird chirp is the short, high-pitched sound a bird makes—a quick vocalization rather than a sustained song.

The term describes both the sound itself and the act of making it: I woke to bird chirps outside my window.

Chirp emphasizes brevity and brightness, distinguishing these calls from longer, more melodic birdsong.

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  • tweetSmall bird's cry
  • songMusical piece with words
  • warbleSing with tremolo
  • trillRapid pitch oscillation
  • twitterSeries of high-pitched calls

peep · whistle · sing · dawn · nest · feathers · tree branch · branch · morning · flutter · beak · sparrow · melody · call · coo · chatter · flock · flock together

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sound type/quality

bird chirpsquawk

Harsh grating bird cry

screech · roar · lion's roar · shriek · caw

presence/absence of sound

bird chirpsilence

Total lack of sound

dead silence · stillness · quiet · soundlessness · hush

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G