chirping
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Chirping is a sound that small birds make, often described as a short, sharp noise. It's one of many ways animals communicate. Animal communication is the process where one animal provides information that another animal can use to make decisions. This information is conveyed through signals, which can be sounds, colors, postures, movements, or even smells. For example, birds like the American goldfinch and red-eyed vireo use chirps as part of their communication. These sounds can serve various purposes, such as attracting mates or warning of danger.12
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