Saturday, May 18, 2013

Bio Fun Fact: Eagle's Cry


Bald Eagle PhotoYou know that long 'kee-eeeee-arr' sound that a Bald Eagle's make in commercials?

Like this one ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t68MYEXwsk0

That sound that has become an almost iconic Bald Eagle sound ... isn't actually an Eagle.  Bald Eagles have a weaker, whistling or thrilling call.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Bald_Eagle/sounds

So if it isn't a Bald Eagle, just what are you hearing?  It's a hawk of some kind, normally a Red-tailed Hawk.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-tailed_Hawk/sounds

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