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  1. Syrinx (bird anatomy) - Wikipedia

    Some species of birds, such as New World vultures, lack a syrinx and communicate through throaty hisses. Birds do have a larynx, but unlike in mammals, it does not vocalize. The …

  2. 28 Freakish Vulture Facts - Bird Advisors

    Vultures may be large birds but they don’t sing because they do not have a syrinx or a voicebox. They do have the ability to make deep hisses or grunts, and bill clacks especially when …

  3. Do Vultures Make Sounds? Unveiling The Truth About Their …

    In summary, while vultures are not known for being vocal, they do produce a range of sounds that serve specific purposes. From grunts and hisses during feeding to softer whistles during …

  4. What birds have no syrinx? - Birdful

    Nov 27, 2023 · The syrinx is the vocal organ of birds, located at the bifurcation of the trachea into the two bronchi. It produces sound by vibrating membranes located at the top of the trachea.

  5. What Does a Vulture Sound Like? - Biology Insights

    Aug 28, 2025 · Without a complex syrinx, vultures produce sounds primarily through the movement of air in their trachea and esophagus. This results in the simpler, non-musical …

  6. Why do vultures scream? - The Institute for Environmental …

    Dec 2, 2025 · Yes, different species of vultures do have slightly different vocalizations. While the basic sounds (hisses, grunts, squawks) are common, the specific nuances and frequencies …

  7. Vultures - American Eagle Foundation

    Many people think that Vultures are ugly, but they are actually very beautiful and graceful when soaring through the sky! Vultures do not have a voice box like other raptors. A hissing or …

  8. Versatile Vultures < Appalachian Voices

    Oct 16, 2018 · You won’t hear any calls from vultures, as they lack vocal organs to make bird songs. Instead, they hiss or let out a low whine. But by far, it is not their lack of vocal chords …

  9. Turkey Vulture Sounds, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of …

    Jul 28, 2017 · Turkey Vultures lack the vocal organs to make proper songs. Most of their vocalizations come down to a form of low, guttural hiss made when they are irritated or vying …

  10. A Few Little Known Facts About the King Vulture - Avian Report

    Adult king vultures do not have a “box voice” in the syrinx, enabling birds to produce sound without vocal cords. Adult birds do make croaking and bill snapping noises when they show …