HaitiLibre Quiz

Animal Cries 3.1 WORLD

Difficulty Level: N3 Hard
This challenging quiz is designed for keen observers and insatiably curious minds. Prepare to delve into the subtlest nuances of animal lexicon and wild behavior. Only true observers with sharp ears will be able to identify these rare sounds and these forgotten terms of the animal kingdom.
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What is the peacock's shrill cry called, often compared to a distress call?

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THE CORRECT ANSWER: He bawls

The peacock is famous for its spectacular display, but its cry, the bawl, is just as remarkable for its power and dissonance. This cry is often transcribed phonetically by the first name “Léon”. This is a long-range sound signal used by the male to mark his territory and attract females during the mating season.Although the sound may seem unpleasant or alarming to the human ear, it is essential to the survival of the species in the dense forests of Asia where it is native. Bellowing helps maintain social contact where visibility is reduced by vegetation. Anatomically, the peacock has a larynx capable of intense sound modulations.This contrast between the sublime beauty of its feathers and the harshness of its call is one of the most fascinating curiosities of world ornithology.