5 Animals Whose Names Come Directly From Their Sounds

Cuckoo Bird

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The cuckoo bird is named after its distinct “cuckoo” sound in forests.

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Chachalaca

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Found in the Americas, chachalaca birds are named for their loud “cha-cha-la” calls.

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Chickadee

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This small North American bird gets its name from its “chick-a-dee-dee” call.

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Whip-poor-will

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This nocturnal bird is named after the rhythmic “whip-poor-will” sound it makes.

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Whooping Crane

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A rare bird species named for its loud trumpeting “whoop” that echoes across wetlands.

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