goose honk

Loud bird sound

A goose honk is the loud, nasal call made by a goose—a distinctive two-toned sound often described as brassy or trumpeting.

The term applies both to the bird's natural vocalization and to similar sounds: The car horn made a goose honk.

Geese honk in flight, when alarmed, or to communicate with their flock.

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waterfowl vocalization type

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Sound a waterfowl makes

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sound quality

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Celebrated nocturnal bird vocalization

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