American Woodcock

The Music of Nature proudly presents "American Woodcock," a video portrait of an American Woodcock giving it's nasal "peent" calls at dusk. Notice the subtle throat sound that immediately precedes each peent. At the end, he takes flight and you can hear the high-pitched twittering of his wings, a sound made by modified wing feathers.
© 2009 Lang Elliott, musicofnature.org
Videotaped by Lang Elliott in April 2009, near Ithaca, New York
Many thanks to all those who helped: Bob McGuire, Beth Bannister, Becca Harber, David Werier, and Sarah Brown.

[@victoriafelice8000]

I love how he raises himself when he does his beeps.

[@User-pf2mn]

He has recoil

[@O.n.n.A]

Every time he does that he looks like he's gonna fall.

[@Davidpoland2005]

He has a mod ability to stun enemies with a beep but it has a high recoil and a 3 cooldown

[@jaz.s2k2]

It's so cute! 🥺✨

[@justbrd5984]

Its like a hiccup

[@TheBronyCraft]

While listening imagine a tiny ant driving a tiny car in tiny traffic.

[@nicolesplaylists9366]

Thank you for this mental image

[@godsbestdd]

this thought has truly enlightened me, thank you.

[@yeetyeet4380]

This is the car honk

[@HallofLame]

He’s very rude

[@justnot5401]

This just made my day 10 times better

[@willowmcintire21]

My favorite thing is how it leans back with every call. It's as if the force that tiny "meep" is pushing them back. It's adorable. 🥰

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how are you doing?

[@kR-qj7rw]

The big ass beak and eyes makes it adorable lmfao

[@MindstateCollective]

Remind me of a drunk guy telling me a story while hiccuping

[@Yoshi11720]

0:37 His face from the front is priceless.

[@emikotagahushi941]

0:36 I like this one! Someone make it into a meme! 😂

[@realta721]

• • |

[@calvi_abigail1995]

😂meeeeeeeeeeep

[@terrance3218]

He looks like one of those things from Popeye

[@Yoshi11720]

@@terrance3218 Could you be more specific? All I can think of is the Wiffle bird from one of the early comics, the one that couldn't be killed?

[@WobblesandBean]

This bird is also widely known as a Timberdoodle. A TIMBERDOODLE. I think I've found my new favorite animal...

[@CyriakHarrisBiggestFan]

+Amelia Bee fuck thats so precious

[@cherryapple6469]

Woodcock-a-timberdoodle-doo

[@SuperGirl-eq1le]

XD a Timberdoodle

[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

And also a bogsucker

[@wellesradio]

Love it!

[@banditolombardo2867]

It sounds like K. K. Slider talking. Nature's wonders.

[@wildfire088]

Animal Crossing fan. I love it

[@oTsOsnIkBraWlStRaS]

Nice woodсoсk @wesome eggs

[@twigvideos6971]

Did you just take my comment?

[@forksandpopsticles9183]

Does life imitate art or does art imitate life

[@mrredeyes7021]

Beat me to it

[@GrayCatbird1]

Fun fact: the woodcock’s eyes are so far back on their head that they have a 360 degree field of view with more overlap between the two eyes at the back than at the front. In other words they literally have eyes on the back of their heads.

[@BrocksJellyFilledDoughnuts]

🎶One eye open when I'm sleepin' 🎶

[@BirdWhisperer46]

Wonder why he was turning around then?

[@stephaniefactor]

That is a fun fact! 🙂

[@zipthepaperplanelover]

Every bird does see their back without turning back! :D

[@seaurchinted]

he is so cute

[@igxniisan6996]

I like how he did a full 360° rotation while singing his ancient song

[@resident429]

Clicks on video, Expectation: Chirp, Chirp, Chirp. Reality: ... ... Peent.

[@Poetry4Peace]

It soounds soo cute lmao

[@celtc7875]

*_B E E P_*

[@celtc7875]

*_P E E N T_*

[@laterboi4528]

@Eren Yıldırım mind=blown

[@charxoal]

Its KK Slider talkin

[@MatthewOfGilead]

This must be where they got some of the voices for Animal Crossing.

[@debbietheduck5389]

K.K. Sliders voice

[@theanonartist7985]

i was the 69th like

[@Innoventions]

@@theanonartist7985 Hop in! We're going to go find who asked.

[@airbornemelody6156]

Underrated comment

[@froghaven]

@@airbornemelody6156 Oh hey! wanna join us? We're on our way to find who asked.

[@danielmcguire7752]

Never forget the time I was waking in a park one night and I heard multiple of these birds calling to each other in the woods most amazing and funniest sound I ever heard

[@CBRN-115]

Meep Meeep And so on XD

[@EnderGoku9001]

Peent Peeent

[@gabecoolwater4497]

Ok, these birds are the cutest thing ever. They bounce and they beep! 😂

[@musiew683]

A transcription of this spectacular creature’s speech: *meep*

[@drog_dealure]

meep

[@Mu-suh]

Thank you

[@ryryvy1320]

Beep

[@andrewevenson2657]

Actually, it’s peent according to the description lol

[@jerrybear3081]

@@andrewevenson2657 semantics

[@AlexaRynay]

All I can hear now is collective soul playing in the background

[@HoneyButterBun2121]

***** Its a reference to a video where Shine by Collective Soul is playing with this footage over it and the chirping is perfectly in sync with the pauses... still trying to dig that one up again. Its so funny!

[@charlyKurty]

TheBraveOtaku watch?v=bY436JiiCjg You're welcome ;)

[@kristinpfleger566]

Yesss

[@AfterAllWeAreHuman]

Alexa Haller i just hear peeper frogs lol

[@troshs]

Whenever I hear that song I instinctively sing the PEENTS out loud. I can't help it!

[@ashrimp4505]

When it left I cried

[@KaraDennison]

Ah, yes, the noble American Peent-Peent.

[@toast3374]

Just rename it that

[@ceruleanthing]

Everybody talking about the peent but sleeping on the noise the feathers can make when it flies?? :0!!

[@rikkitreece1491]

Lemme hear it

[@rikkitreece1491]

Oh holy crap nvm

[@najeedalshakhshir4959]

If you're curious, look up the Crested Dove. It uses its feathers to create a noise to warn other doves in the flock of an impeding threat.

[@rikkitreece1491]

@@najeedalshakhshir4959 oh wow that sounds amazing bro! U got any other cool bird facts

[@antsarumae4659]

The drumming that a common snipe can make with its tail feathers is also quite interesting

[@KatchRocketman]

This is the most bird I've ever seen.

[@user-cl6uj5bn2f]

These birds are officially the cutest😆 between their beeps and their dance moves when they walk, I can't

[@Bexa-]

My brother had a bird book that would play the sounds of various birds. This was one of them and my brother and I found it so funny, we would just play the sound and burst out laughing.

[@delete--5563]

Ehhh okay lol. .🤔😑.

[@chickhicks8474]

HoshinoOtakuu you: 🤡

[@chickhicks8474]

2nd Alt I don't really care about what the hell it won’t let me comment the funny word

[@marielarenteria6772]

I want that book now so I can play the "m e e p" whenever I'm sad :'))))

[@gigachad4300]

Chick Hicks 🦹‍♂️

[@RossOriginals]

I love the way it seems surprised when it makes its noise. It's like it's got a permanent case of hiccups after swallowing a buzzer.

[@roguerayquaza2547]

It's whole body freakin jolts back Every time.

[@dormghost]

The best description so far.

[@M4gpi3s_]

This is yet the derpiest bird i've seen but it's so adorable

[@NyteMaere]

I'm currently sitting outside playing this at full volume. There are birds beeping back at me now.

[@thenerdbeast7375]

*♪WHOOOOOOA, HEAVEN LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE DOWN♪*

[@MrsDuck356]

The Nerd Beast xD

[@ammarsiddiqui3602]

I got the reference

[@richardvillier536]

very funny

[@fossilgaming65]

Epic

[@vultureculture6]

?

[@pinkseagull7208]

youtube recommendations: hey wanna see a bird make sound me: *mmmmm yes birb go peent*

[@violen6ce]

*dies of laughter*

[@Potato928]

Wow Why is that we thought the same Thing and the Name of the bird funny thats why i cklicked it

[@Nekusa]

you guys sound like absolute cavemen talking about youtube recommendations as if they have'nt been doing the same thing for over 10 years now

[@akuma_mx5]

@@Nekusa joke went over your head 🤣

[@Ollie-pj6dz]

He looks like a pinecone!!!!! So cute 🥰

[@hashimotokobayashi2244]

This bird makes me laugh my ass off no matter how many times I see / hear it 😂

[@TwinklesTheChinchilla]

Join the woodcock preservation initiatives and help keep this goofy but lovely critter around for generations to come!

[@loremipsum2408]

Agreed, future generations should not miss out on this rare but delicious delicacy, truly a life changing treat!

[@DuckiestBoat959]

can you adopt one?

[@drunkpunch7334]

@@DuckiestBoat959 you spelled "all of them" wrong

[@grace9071]

@@DuckiestBoat959 I'm guessing you can since you could keep other wild game birds like chukars and peasants but who knows

[@apolloandwarrior_3229]

Another person wants me to work with birds. God damn I love birds

[@CaptLuser]

i'd like to thank god and evolution for this birb

[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

Yes

[@surfinmuso37]

Lol-except that both those things only exist in the human mind, not in nature. Nature supersedes all mans silly illusions.

[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

@@surfinmuso37 what

[@xX_wiLLiam_Xx]

@@surfinmuso37 "both" so evolution isn't real?

[@surfinmuso37]

@@xX_wiLLiam_Xx Nope. Evolution has never ever been witnessed occurring. Even so, some people "believe" it to be true so it does seem to be "real" to them. Just like gods, never been seen-just a figment of the imagination.

[@ordainedhydra3628]

He lets out such a mighty beep for such a little bird.

[@nevenasterikova3335]

The squeaky beep!❤️ These guys are funny on so many levels.

[@dorothyedwards6170]

Oh my word. I NEVER get tired of watching videos if these gorgeous little creatures. They are so beautiful and always bring me so much joy, and a smile. Just can't resist them. Unfortunately, we don't have them in Australia, but the videos keep me happy.

[@BlackPsionic]

It looks like a Kiwi and a Duck interbred, but it kept the duck's accent when they separated.

[@Ambipie]

The duck got custody

[@ryanolsen8595]

Fuck accent

[@esominecraft]

So a Kuck

[@SlyHikari03]

@@esominecraft or a diwi

[@KingAlphaOmega]

Lol ya 😂

[@TheFunHasBeenDouble1]

The origin of this :V emoction.

[@soggycereal8626]

Yes

[@doodgoi9102]

Maybe

[@becauseimbatman1391]

Possibly

[@lukasr1166]

Perhaps

[@popisdeadisagoodsong9997]

Mayhaps

[@aeroburger]

This is the greatest bird ever. We are lucky to share the same planet of this unit

[@peka__]

I came across this guy just yesterday in a game of Wingspan. What an adorable little fella!

[@SB-ml9ji]

Me too! We look up the calls when we play a bird card. 😉

[@peka__]

@@SB-ml9ji Greetings from Germany, bird bro!

[@gingergiggles]

What a fantastic fucking name for a fantastic fucking creature.

[@notapplicable6316]

That's fucking fantastic

[@sergejnadazdin5766]

cocky

[@shaggyrodgers4223]

inter fuckin esting opinon.

[@Maner192]

Woodech suits best

[@LangElliott]

I actually don't mind all the JonRon-ers chiming in. At least they now have heard of the Woodcock, even though they didn't come through the nature door. This curious little ECH-er can't help but leave an impression on anyone who views him. It's as if he dropped down here from another world.

[@Robofish12]

I have always been a big naturalist person, who also loves silly KZbinrs like JonTron. I love this bird. He looks silly, sounds silly, and walks silly!

[@ObliviousCrow]

***** I like Jon. I like birds. Win win for me.

[@fractalisomega9517]

***** I've seen both videos and can't help giggling at both

[@semvision]

+Lang Elliott Jontron has a bird himself tho.

[@GiantFlyingFoxes]

+Lang Elliott I was suprised what a fun sound it makes, but it was JonTrons video that brought me here to begin with. Thanks for sharing this wonderful bird with us!

[@boiler_house]

Вы помните Владислава Петренко?

[@joantrainor6584]

This has to be the most wonderful bird of all!

[@gjroling]

Came because of Woodech. Stayed because it sounds cute!

[@ViolynceAngel]

+Greg Roling I think it's sound weird too :D

[@ZaphodTHEBeeblebrox]

I have the honor of hearing this early mornings in the spring and summer. It’s just as adorable in real life, the peent, in case anyone is wondering.

[@pamelag7553]

I have seen one up close and the intricate patterns on its feathers are mind-boggling. This video is pretty clear and provides a great view of it's back feathers. It is said to be very quick when it needs to be, and fast in flight. God's creation = amazing.

[@mythbuster4880]

Love everything about these birds! They have a great name, they have rythm, style, moves, a buzzy beeep sound and this one appears to be triangulating signals to locate others of his species😂❤

[@nekomasteryoutube3232]

So they funny, derpy birds, that can figure out where they are with their meep. then again loons are like that up here in Canada. A loon calls out when its looking for others in the area. Plus we have it on the Canadian 1 Dollar coin that we call the Loonie.

[@a.randomguy950]

One of my favorite parts about my job as midnight security for a ski resort is listening to these funky little fellas beeping when the sun starts to rise. Makes me grin every time

[@LadySadira]

[PEENTING INTENSIFIES]

[@charcoal6017]

[PEENTS HEAVILY]

[@celtc7875]

*_P E E N T_*

[@iusedtoknow1108]

Birb: Pleeent Everyone: Outstanding.

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Looks like he has HICCUPS!!! and the beautiful woodsy feather design on him! lovely!

[@theuncalledfor]

Amazing! It looks exactly like the WoodEch, but makes different noises!

[@TheSektorz]

I like how it does a full body shrug when it honks

[@calvi_abigail1995]

😂me too its frikin adorable

[@petermanfox2535]

"why do I feel like I've seen this already?" *Looks at the comments* "Oh, right..."

[@Gio-kg4gb]

hm?

[@bilhelm000]

Between the comical beeps and the bouncing when it walks, the woodcock is easily the funniest bird out there

[@middlechild1977]

Such a fun bird and a interesting noise

[@thatonejanitor8715]

Me: *bird watching and hears this* Also me: Ah, just a frog.

[@aor3394]

Say it both at the same time Befrog

[@melitopiia4730]

@HamVibez Be frog. That is an order

[@pamelag7553]

Yes, I would def guess frog has I not caught these videos. They are said to be quick and strong fliers.

[@splitsticks]

I just love how much effort it puts into making that goofy beeping sound.

[@Seawithinyou]

Such an unexpected cute squeak sound 🥰

[@porkrind80]

I randomly got this on my recommendation, and I'm not disappointed

[@wolfilton3406]

When we have to research a certain topic in school I'm going to research this bird so I can say it in front of my class 100 times.

[@konothesledgerscavenger9930]

Madlad

[@gourmetbird1483]

It's actually the world's slowest flying bird so... There is some cool stuff you could research about it

[@Ambipie]

No say Peent 100 times

[@rusel888]

This is perhaps the derpiest-looking bird I've ever seen and I think it's adorable

[@zeeavi6280]

Derp derp

[@NathanChisholm041]

PEEP!

[@DrewDulgar]

You should look up the Kakapo. A completely ridiculous bird, and is it's own Caricature.

[@karar.kendall4872]

It has eyes at the back of it's head.

[@H0r53f7y]

Or the Eurasian Bittern when it raises its head straight up

[@sheezoo9398]

это вещание ласт фм?

[@user-eq3fl1qu2q]

I come back every few weeks and it still makes me laugh

[@MangoMars]

This was just recommended to me. He seems just as confused as I am, and I love him for it.

[@bugluvr]

This is making me cry look how pure he is

[@MrCubassss]

this is giving me some weird fetish vibes

[@bugluvr]

@@MrCubassss in what possible way does it give off that vibe💀

[@MrCubassss]

@@bugluvr in either a spiritual or pedo sense. people who talk about purity just freak me out. unless they are chemists or something like that

[@bugluvr]

@@MrCubassss please seek help

[@MrCubassss]

@@bugluvr i'm not gonna join some cult, no

[@loriwatkinson6425]

This is the sweetest bird. I've seen they're dances which are 4 star funny. I wish these sweet little ones were in my area 😢 Love from Colorado ❤❤❤❤

[@Ficedula_zanthopygia]

how can such this creature exist sooooo adorable I love it

[@forbidden_channelexe]

For some reason i feel i was recommended this because of the name of the bird

[@Sandvichman.]

that just means you gay lmao damn means i'm gay too

[@forbidden_channelexe]

Sandvich Man haha woodcock funny gay bird

[@Sandvichman.]

@@forbidden_channelexe yeah liking birds is gay lmao

[@slashsilly]

0:34 How is this bird so precious and adorable?

[@kiranzwei1746]

Aaaaaah I love it 😍😍😍 his widdle beep beeps give me such joy

[@GuineaPigLuna]

Love how this mans does a full 360 while peeping

[@natesky6603]

ECHH

[@KaptinScuzgob]

BLALG

[@natesky6603]

No, no, ECHH

[@KaptinScuzgob]

AAACHK

[@TotemSP2]

ychh...

[@BreezePleeze]

..snort

[@venusambassador647]

I've heard these things outside sometimes, they're weirdly cute.

[@ratsmacker5695]

indeed

[@Patrick_Knowlton]

I am obsessed with how far back his eyes are

[@mariekrasch503]

Oh wow! Just when I thought the funky dance the Woodcock does when walking was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time... now you show me this one looking and sounding like he is trying to cough up a buzzer he swallowed!!! Creatures like this give me joy. They are proof that God has a sense of humor!

[@Glennwert]

Can you imagine if humans did stuff like this? Just sat around and shouted randomly for attention or just because? Just sitting on the park bench and ".....AAAGH!......GLOORB!....FLiBBITYGIBBIT!"

[@gibletcaptain]

yeah, it's called youtube comments.

[@tamagakuredreadsoul6730]

Or even better... "ECH!"

[@NodDisciple1]

Tamagakure Dreadsoul EUGH!

[@tamagakuredreadsoul6730]

Brother Malachai EECH!

[@sompret]

Prince Comet Or did a Scatman. "BIDDLYBOP" "SKIBBIDIGAP" "BIGGIDYBOOB"

[@destensgaming669]

i said the name of this bird in school. i was in big ass trouble till i showed the teacher the bird

[@PuppetMasteronVHS]

I get it!

[@Blade.5786]

Some heroes don't wear capes...

[@jurassicfan4337]

I don't think those teachers know a dog from a wolf

[@Todomo]

our schools mascot is the gamecock lmao the cheer is “USC gooooooo cocks” 😂

[@marianwhitcomb7518]

Beautiful....I love how it turns and sends the sound in every direction!

[@mohsennourani9802]

This animal is the funniest comedian in nature. Funny walk Funny appearance and Funny voice 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tadecamp]

Ohhhh, Heaven let your light shine down

[@hycolm5899]

it sound's like a mixture of a duck's "quack" and a bee's "buzz". And it's absolutely beautiful

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

*Thank you so much for your video!* I have spent the last 15 minutes with the MacCauley Library and everything else I have learned and have access to through Cornell University, but *YOU, ONLY YOU,* have provided me with their call!! Edit: stupid google pixel autocorrect.

[@nilnileer]

My new fav animal. *Timberdoodle* or *peent* is a meep bird from North America. They also are very *groovy*, with dancing moves. *PEENT*

[@Liuhuayue]

I saw the WoodEch video, but I'm even more amused to hear how cute his actual call is.

[@GrandCorsair]

I wasn't sure what sounds I expected this bird to make before clicking but I can't say I'm let down. It's just plain adorable.

[@ryan.donahue]

We get them quite often here in New Brunswick, Canada. I hear them just before nightfall comes around and sometimes the early morning hours. Great lil birdie they are!

[@jimmythecaterpillar]

You've truly captured my favorite video on thr internet. I watch it every day. Thank you

[@tsdelaney]

I have been hearing this chirp/peent in my yard for the past week and thought it might've been a woodcock. Thank you very much for posting this and confirming my suspicion!

[@KermaHillway]

I like how it’s body bounces up when it peeps

[@errl]

The way it flys and makes a sound is amazing to me

[@MarkSixFilms]

Not only do they love to groove, but their chirps have recoil?! New favorite bird by far

[@PyroJiro]

ECH

[@NodDisciple1]

M Sieunarine BLACHM!

[@EcruteakFreak]

Eeech

[@DEthe5150]

ACH

[@sp-grox822]

PEch

[@JollibeenosHasYourCoordinates]

Tufted Titmouse: Finally, A worthy opponent, our battle will be legendary!

[@ghostlings9180]

The video: american woodcock beeping 1 million people: *interesting.*

[@christinebuckingham8369]

Such a cute and cool bird! 🥰❤️

[@ScorpionsFatality]

I remember the jontron version of this. But finally found the original clip. Its so cute oh my gosh!

[@wafflesingsong6715]

Let me remind everyone: This is a dinosaur.

[@Ambipie]

It was. But then... Wait. When did it get the Beep

[@athelonus]

That is true

[@generalkt5398]

This comment made be laugh so hard I couldn’t breathe

[@kR-qj7rw]

PEOPLE : OMG DINOSAURS ARE. SCARRY MONSTERS actual dinosaur:

[@bufferone1115]

Wrong

[@meggles881]

I hate how he looks so much and yet I have had this video downloaded for a year and watch it every night before bed. 😅😅😅😅 little dingus I love him

[@patblackerthomson1585]

Saw one today near Hastings Ontario. It was very friendly.

[@user-qr4fp4uy8b]

To be honest,it’s really cute.

[@rafaelalodio5116]

Yup, a cute harmless fella

[@robocopulation]

This is seriously the cutest bird I have ever seen in my life. Thank you for sharing!

[@steventhorbjornsen7438]

After 40 some years I finally a definitive 2min observation of a mature male Woodcock. It was glorious.

[@Cloudeusz]

I love how it leans back to beep it’s so cute