Which squirrel call is best? You have probably heard a squawk when you pass by a tree and assumed it was a bird. Chances are, that sound was made by a squirrel. Squirrels are very vocal. Using a ...

Scientists show that squirrels have one ear tuned to the chatter of birds, and act on what they learn from eavesdropping.

Scientists tell us squirrels make sounds mostly as an alert that potential predators are nearby. These sounds are divided into three types: kuks, quaas and moans. The kuk is a short, sharp sound.