Chickadee Sounds

Check out cool, real-life chickadee sounds today!

Learn to identify chickadee sounds so you will know when these cute little birds are nearby! Little round chickadees are common backyard birds, communicating with melodic songs and calls. The most commonly heard bird call of the chickadee, used by both genders to communicate about location, food or predators, is its namesake call which sounds like "chick-a-dee". Chickadees will repeat this call to let their mate know where they are as they fly from branch to branch. A more specialized call is made by male chickadees during mating season to establish territory and attract a mate. Fittingly, this call is sometimes described as sounding like "hey sweetie".

Listen to real chickadee sounds recorded in nature and learn the difference between different types of calls! These sounds can be used by birdwatchers to identify when this sweet little bird is hiding in a nearby tree. Kids will love learning about chickadee sounds too! You can even play these sounds in your backyard to invite nearby chickadees to your birdfeeder!

The melodic tweets and chirps of birds are a delightful reminder that nature is all around us. Close your eyes and listen to the beautiful chickadee calls for a moment of relaxation!