Do you know what kinds of birds live in your area? With the help of Becca Rowland, you just might be able to figure that out. Or, at the very least, you’ll have a great time learning about bird sounds. Living in Canada, Becca spends much of her time as an artist and writer… and as a bird enthusiast, clearly. Her social media pages are full of funny, educational videos on how to identify bird sounds.
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She’s far from the first person to try this, of course. But her method is equal parts silly and helpful. Instead of trying to describe the way each bird sounds with words, she compares the noises they make to more recognizable sounds. But instead of using my own words to explain any further, how about you check out one of her videos below?
@girlinwhiteglasses This one is OUT THERE but it’s what I heard and then couldn’t get my brain to un-hear it. Gadwall ducks live all across the northern hemisphere. #gadwall #birds ♬ original sound – girlinwhiteglasses
Sure, referencing Intergalactic by the Beastie Boys is pretty darn specific. But there’s also no denying the eerie accuracy of this comparison. Truly, how else would one go about describing what a gadwall sounds like? In any case, let’s learn about another bird. This time, the sound might be a bit more familiar…
Creative Woman Helps People Identify Bird Sounds in a Super Fun Way
@girlinwhiteglasses Grasshopper sparrows live in the US, parts of southern Canada, and spend their winters in Mexico and the Caribbean. Probably won that trip. #birds #sparrow #grasshoppersparrow #priceisright #comeondown ♬ 5 Minute Silence – Dann Close
Becca’s ability to identify comparable sounds is nothing short of brilliant. Sure, the comparisons sound obvious once they’re pointed out to us. But actually being the one to recognize that a grasshopper sparrow sounds oddly like The Price is Right theme song? Mind blowing. Now, let’s have a bit of a speed round, shall we?
@girlinwhiteglasses this was my most viral tiktok. I'm Canadian so I should still be here but if you like my silly bird videos, I'm on IG as well. what a crazy time we love in. thanks for all the joy. #birds #ifitsoundslike #chickadee #bluejay #cormorant ♬ original sound – girlinwhiteglasses
There’s something so incredibly fun about the way Becca teaches how to recognize bird sounds. And that’s exactly why she was able to snag an awesome book deal! Her book is called Bird Talk, and it aims to do exactly what Becca does on her social media pages. You can find out more about her book here (the release date is June 24, 2025).
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