105 Animal Sounds in English with Pictures

Various animals making unique sounds — Learn about the different sounds animals make and how they help us understand them better.

In this blog, you are going to learn about animal sounds and the unique noises animals make. This knowledge will help you learn more about animals. It’s about matching animals with the noises they make. Learning the sounds that animals make helps us understand them better, especially when we’re reading a story, watching a movie, or just spending time outdoors.

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Why Learning Animal Sounds is Important:

Better Understanding: Helps us understand animals better.
Learning Fun: Makes learning fun and interesting.
Connection with Nature: Helps you connect with the animal world in a new way.

By knowing these animal sounds, you can enhance your learning experience and enjoy your time with stories, movies, and nature. This blog will guide you through the different noises animals make, making it easier for you to remember and recognize them.

Sound of Mouse: Mouse chirps and squeaks.

Sound of Beaver: Beaver hisses and grunts.

Animal	Animal Sounds	Images
Mouse	Chirp, Squeak
Beaver	Hiss, Grunt
Crocodile	Bellow, Hiss
Aardvark	Snuff, Grunt
Deer	Grunts, Bleats
Eagle	Whistling

LionRoaring

ApeGibbers

HippopotamusYelp, Cry

Sound of Hippopotamus: Hippopotamus yelps and cries.

GiraffeHum

CatMeow, Purr

DoveCoo

HareSqueak

CamelRoar, Groan

AntCry

ArmadilloGrunt

DonkeyHee-haw

SnailRawr, Cry

SwallowChirping

TurkeyGobbles

HyenaWhoop, Laugh

Sound of Hyena: Hyena whoops and laughs.

BearGrowl, Roar

CockerelCrows, Cackle

Sound of Cockerel: Cockerel crows and cackles.

FishBlub, Glug

GoatBaa

KangarooGrowl, Grunt

Sound of Kangaroo: Kangaroo growls and grunts.

PandaHuff, Snort

BirdSing, Chirp

GrousePete-Pete

ChimpanzeePants, Grunts

Sound of Chimpanzee: Chimpanzee pants and grunts.

FrogCroak

PenguinHonk, Bleat

Sound of Penguin: Penguin honks and bleats.

NightingaleSing, Tril

Sound of Nightingale: Nightingale sings and trills.

DuckQuack

RabbitSqueak

WolfHowl, Growl

YakGrunt, Snort

PorpoiseClick, Whistle

Sound of Porpoise: Porpoise clicks and whistles.

RaccoonGrowl, Chatter

Sound of Raccoon: Raccoon growls and chatters.

RavenCaw

RookCaw

Sea LionBarking, Roar

Sound of Sea Lion: Sea Lion barks and roars.

SwanHiss, Cooing

ViperHiss

SquirrelSqueak, Bark

Sound of Squirrel: Squirrel squeaks and barks.

ParrotTalk, Screech

Sound of Parrot: Parrot talks and screeches.

TigerRoar

TurtleHissing

WallabyBark, Hiss

Sound of Wallaby: Wallaby barks and hisses.

OtterChirp, Whistle

Sound of Otter: Otter chirps and whistles.

TermiteClick, Rustle

Sound of Termite: Termite clicks and rustles.

OwlHoot, Screech

ZebraGrowl, Squeal

Sound of Zebra: Zebra growls and squeals.

HornetHum, Buzz

Sound of Hornet: Hornet hums and buzzes.

PigeonCoo, Purr

Polar BearGrowl, Roar

Sound of Polar Bear: Polar Bear growls and roars.

GerbilHigh Squeak

CattleMoo, Lowing

RatSqueak, Chirp

CockroachHiss

CheetahGrowl, Chirp

Sound of Cheetah: Cheetah growls and chirps.

ChickenChuck, Cluck

Sound of Chicken: Chicken clucks and clucks.

WombatGrowl, Grunt

Sound of Wombat: Wombat growls and grunts.

WhaleSing, Click

SpiderHiss, Purr

Sound of Spider: Spider hisses and purrs.

BeeBuzz, Humm

BeetleSqueak

SparrowChirp

BitternCroak, Boom

Sound of Bittern: Bittern croaks and booms.

AlligatorBellow, Hiss

Sound of Alligator: Alligator bellows and hisses.

OpossumGrowl, Click

Sound of Opossum: Opossum growls and clicks.

PorcupineGrunt, Snuff

Sound of Porcupine: Porcupine grunts and snuffs.

RhinocerosGrunt, Snort

Sound of Rhinoceros: Rhinoceros grunts and snorts.

HorseNeigh, Whinny

Sound of Horse: Horse neighs and whinnies.

BadgerCall, Growl

Sound of a Badger: Badger growls and calls in the underbrush.

PeacockScream

BatEcholocation

Sound of a Bat: Bat navigates with echolocation.

MooseGrunt, Bellow

Sound of a Moose: Moose grunts and bellows in the wild.

CrowCaw

BuffaloGrunting

Sound of a Buffalo: Buffalo grunts with the herd.

CoyoteBell, Trot

Sound of a Coyote: Coyote's bell and trot across the desert.

GooseCackles

CraneBugling

Sound of a Crane: Crane's bugling dance in the sky.

Koala BearGrunt, Bellow

Sound of a Koala Bear: Koala Bear grunts and bellows in the eucalyptus.

PigOinking

Sugar GliderChirping

Sound of a Sugar Glider: Sugar Glider chirps in the treetops.

MeerkatPurring

Sound of a Meerkat: Meerkat purrs with curiosity.

DogBark, Bay

LarkSings, Warble

Sound of a Lark: Lark sings and warbles a song of nature.

WoodpeckerDrum, Tap

Sound of a Woodpecker: Woodpecker drums and taps on wood.

WrenSinging, Trill

Sound of a Wren: Wren's singing trill fills the air.

DolphinClick

SeagullSquawk, Call

Sound of a Seagull: Seagull squawks and calls by the sea.

GrasshopperStridulate

SheepBaa, Bleat

Sound of a Sheep: Sheep's baa and bleat in the field.

SnakeHiss

ElephantRoaring

Sound of an Elephant: Elephant's roar reverberates in the jungle.

FerretChuckle

FlyBuzzing

Sound of a Fly: Fly's buzzing is the sound of summer.

FoxBark, Yap

Sound of a Fox: Fox barks and yaps in the woods.

GorillaGrunt

HamsterSqueak, Chirp

Sound of a Hamster: Hamster squeaks and chirps cutely.

HawkWhistling

Sound of a Hawk: Hawk whistles from the heights.

Animal sounds: 35 different animals making unique sounds — First set of 35 animal sounds, showing unique noises each animal makes.

80 Unique Animal Sounds and Noises

Animal sounds are fascinating, and they vary significantly across species. Understanding these sounds helps us get closer to the natural world. Below, we explore 80 unique animal sounds and describe their usage. This article is particularly helpful for English learners aiming to expand their vocabulary on animal noises.

Rodents and Small Animals

Mouse
The mouse chirps and squeaks in the quiet night.

Beaver
The beaver hisses and grunts near the riverbank.

Aardvark
The aardvark snuffs around for food and occasionally lets out a grunt.

Hare
The hare can be heard squeaking in the tall grass.

Armadillo
The armadillo occasionally grunts as it searches for insects.

Gerbil
The gerbil makes a high-pitched squeak when excited.

Hamster
The hamster squeaks and chirps cutely.

Birds

Eagle
The eagle can be heard whistling high in the sky.

Dove
The dove in the garden softly coos in the morning.

Swallow
The swallow can be heard chirping in the skies.

Turkey
The turkey gobbles loudly during its displays.

Cockerel
The cockerel crows loudly at the break of dawn.

Nightingale
The nightingale sings melodious songs in the moonlight.

Raven and Rook
The raven and the rook both caw loudly in the trees.

Owl
The owl in the trees hoots and occasionally lets out a screech.

Sparrow
The sparrow in the trees chirps and fills the air with its melody.

Peacock
The peacock is known to let out a resounding scream.

Crane
The crane bugles melodiously in the sky.

Large Mammals Sounds

Big animals make all sorts of cool sounds! Let’s learn the names of mammals and the sounds these large animals make. Moreover, consider learning the names of homes of animals.

Lion
The lion roars with majestic authority in the wilderness.

Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus occasionally lets out a yelp or cry in the river.

Giraffe
The giraffe makes a soft hum as it feeds on leaves.

Camel
The camel in the desert can roar and groan loudly.

Donkey
The donkey on the farm hee-haws when it’s time to work.

Kangaroo
The kangaroo growls and grunts in the Australian outback.

Panda
The panda may huff and snort as it eats bamboo.

Bear
The bear in the forest growls and occasionally lets out a roar.

Yak
The yak on the mountain grunts and snorts.

Zebra
The zebra growls and squeals in the African savannah.

Polar Bear
The polar bear in the Arctic often growls and roars.

Rhinoceros
The rhinoceros often grunts and snorts.

Horse
The horse in the stable neighs and whinnies.

Buffalo
The buffalo can often be heard grunting in the grasslands.

Moose
The moose grunts and bellows in the wilderness.

Koala Bear
The koala bear grunts and bellows from the treetops.

Reptiles and Amphibians

Crocodile
The crocodile bellows loudly, and its powerful jaws hiss in the swamp.

Viper
The viper in the grass often hisses as a warning.

Turtle
The turtle can be heard hissing when it’s disturbed.

Frog
The frog by the pond croaks throughout the night.

Alligator
The alligator bellows and occasionally hisses in the swamp.

Marine Life

Porpoise
The porpoise in the ocean clicks and whistles.

Penguin
The penguin on the icebergs honks and occasionally bleats.

Whale
The whale in the ocean sings and clicks in its underwater world.

Dolphin
The dolphin in the ocean clicks in its social interactions.

Shark
The shark is a silent presence in the deep ocean.

Farm Animals Sounds

Cat
The cat often meows for attention and purrs when content.

Goat
The goat on the farm baas loudly when it’s feeding time.

Cattle
The cattle in the pasture moo and low peacefully.

Chicken
The chicken on the farm often clucks and crows.

Pig
The pig on the farm is known for its oinking.

Sheep
The sheep baas and bleats in the pasture.

Wild Canines and Felines

Wolf
The wolf in the forest often howls and growls.

Hyena
The hyena often whoops and laughs in the wild.

Tiger
The tiger in the jungle often roars to claim its territory.

Fox
The fox barks and yaps in the moonlight.

Miscellaneous Animals Sounds

Ant
Ant colonies can be quite noisy as they cry to communicate.

Termite
Termite colonies can be heard clicking and rustling inside wood.

Badger
The badger calls and growls in its burrow.

Sugar Glider
The sugar glider chirps as it glides through the trees.

Wombat
The wombat in Australia can growl and grunt.

Animal sounds: 35 more animals making distinct sounds — Second set of 35 animal sounds, showing distinct noises of each animal.

Animal sounds: last set of 35 unique animal sounds — Final set of 35 animal sounds, completing the collection of unique animal noises.

FAQs

What are the sounds of all animals from a to z?

Here’s a list of animal sounds from A to Z:
A – Antelope: Snort
B – Bear: Growl
C – Cat: Meow
D – Dog: Bark
E – Elephant: Trumpet
F – Frog: Ribbit
G – Goat: Baa
H – Horse: Neigh
I – Iguana: Hiss
J – Jaguar: Growl
K – Kangaroo: Thump
L – Lion: Roar
M – Monkey: Chatter
N – Nightingale: Sing
O – Owl: Hoot
P – Pig: Oink
Q – Quail: Whistle
R – Rabbit: Squeal
S – Snake: Hiss
T – Tiger: Growl
U – Uakari (monkey): Chatter
V – Vulture: Screech
W – Wolf: Howl
X – (No common animal with a sound for X)
Y – Yak: Moo
Z – Zebra: Whinny

What is bull sound?

The sound a bull makes is called a bellow. It’s a loud, deep noise.

At what age should a child know animal sounds?

Children usually start to recognize and copy animal sounds around 12 to 18 months. By 2 to 3 years old, most kids can say the sounds of animals like dogs, cats, and cows. It depends on how often they hear the sounds in books, songs, or games.

What is animal sound for kids?

Here are some common animal sounds for kids:
1. Dog – Bark
2. Cat – Meow
3. Cow – Moo
4. Sheep – Baa
5. Duck – Quack
6. Chicken – Cluck
7. Pig – Oink
8. Horse – Neigh

How to teach your child animal sounds?

Here’s an easy way to teach animal sounds:
1. Show animals: Point to animals and say the sound, like “Moo” for a cow.
2. Read books: Find books with animal sounds and read them aloud.
3. Sing songs: Sing songs like “Old McDonald” with animal sounds.
4. Guess the animal: Make an animal sound and let them guess which animal it is.
5. Pretend: Act like the animal and make the sound.
6. Praise: Cheer when they get it right!

Free PDF on Animal Sounds Lesson

We also offer a free PDF guide on animal sounds. This detailed lesson covers 80 unique animal sounds and their corresponding noises, helping you learn how different animals communicate. Download the PDF to improve your knowledge and enjoy a fun learning experience.