birdsong

American

[burd-sawng, -song] / ˈbɜrdˌsɔŋ, -ˌsɒŋ /

noun

the singing or calling of birds, especially songbirds.

birdsong British

/ ˈbɜːdˌsɒŋ /

noun

the musical call of a bird or birds

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Etymology

Origin of birdsong

bird + song

Example Sentences

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The events will include bat nights, fungi and birdsong events and a summer solstice celebration, in the hopes of highlighting Salisbury's rich natural environment.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

For a moment Tehran resembled a city at peace, with birdsong, joggers and tranquil views of the snow-capped Alborz mountains in the distance.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

The McCoys are the kind of people who look you in the eye and give you their full attention, and Patricia’s British accent carries an upbeat, birdsong tone.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

Grimes’ filtered coos and hushed vocals approximate cybernetic birdsong.

From Salon • Nov. 7, 2025

The two spoke in their own language, as meaningless to her as drums or birdsong.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor

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