There are five main reasons why sparrows chirp, and the cause of this behavior can be identified by paying attention to the speed & intensity of their calls.
Alarm Calls: Sparrows will chirp in alarm situations, like when a dangerous animal like a cat, owl or weasel is nearby
Territorial Calls: Sparrows are quite territorial songbirds and will chirp aggressively when another sparrow comes too close to their territory
Song/Courtship Calls: House sparrows make a repetitive chirping sound that acts as their song. These calls are used primarily by males to claim territory & attract mates.
Companion/Contact Calls: Sparrows also have a much quieter sound used by mated pairs to stay in touch while feeding.
Juvenile Calls: When sparrows are young, either in the nest or just after fledging, they will chirp repeatedly with a buzzy call to beg for food.
Every sparrow sound fits into one of these five categories. All you have to do is figure out which call is taking place.
So today let’s walk through some audio examples of these calls, along with their associated body language so the next time you hear a sparrow chirping away, you’ll know why it’s happening!
Why Do Sparrows Chirp? (five sparrow calls & what they mean)
Enjoy!
Brian Mertins
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