Strange Bird Calls

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This topic was inspired by a story involving a captive Lyrebird.  These types of birds are capable of copying noises like chainsaws and car alarms.  One in the 1930’s learned how to imitate a flute before going into the wild.  The flute song has been passed down through the generations of that bird.  So, what cool songs are out there?

Lyrebird

American Bittern

Kiwi

Shoebill Stork

American Woodcock

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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.
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14 Responses to Strange Bird Calls

  1. Ionia Froment's avatar Ionia Froment says:
    April 19, 2026 at 10:02 am

    Love them. Thanks for the smiles.

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  2. coldhandboyack's avatar coldhandboyack says:
    April 19, 2026 at 12:01 pm

    That shoebill is awesome.

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  3. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    April 19, 2026 at 12:47 pm

    Great bird calls. Amazing how they can imitate sounds. Gotta wonder where the Shoebill heard a machine gun

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  4. noelleg44's avatar noelleg44 says:
    April 19, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    How fascinating! The lyrebird is incredible and the shoebill stork which looks prehistoric makes a perfect rendition of a machine gun! Loved this post!

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  5. DebyFredericks's avatar DebyFredericks says:
    April 20, 2026 at 9:33 pm

    One of my cats came rushing in to see what the Kiwi’s song was all about!

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