birdcall

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Noun birdcall has 2 senses

birdcall, call, birdsong, song - the characteristic sound produced by a bird; "a bird will not learn its song unless it hears it at an early age"
--₁ is a kind of animal communication
birdcall - a device for imitating a birdcall
--₂ is a kind of acoustic device

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Birdcall

Definition:

A birdcall refers to a sound or vocalization made by a bird, typically for communication or attracting a mate.

Sense 1 - Noun:

A distinct sound produced by a bird, often imitated by humans or used for identifying specific bird species.

Example sentences:

The melodic birdcall of the nightingale filled the forest.
She listened attentively, trying to identify the different birdcalls in the early morning.
He can imitate the birdcall of a robin perfectly!

Sense 2 - Verb:

To imitate or produce a bird's sound or vocalization using one's own voice or a musical instrument.

Example sentences:

The little girl likes to birdcall and pretend she's communicating with the birds.
The musician skillfully birdcalled using his flute, entertaining the audience.
As I walked through the woods, I tried to birdcall to attract the nearby birds.