Red-tailed Hawk and Bald Eagle Vocalization

For such a powerful bird, the Bald Eagle emits a surprisingly weak-sounding call, usually a series of high-pitched whistling or piping notes. This vocalization is so unimpressive that Hollywood sound editors often dub over a Bald Eagle's call, with a far more impressive sound; the piercing, earthy screams of a smaller bird, the Red-tailed Hawk.
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[taylac.suhhdude]

I love how the eagle looks more intimidating but the hawk’s call is just downright terrifying

[guycxz]

We've been tricked, we've been backstabbed, and we've been quite possibly bamboozled.

[kalashnikovdevil]

Apparently there's a native story in the Pacific Northwest about how Bald Eagles were the only raptor to help other birds find their voices, the others were too proud. So they alone get to sing, where the other raptors only get to squawk.

[_waffle_]

I love the way the Red tailed hawk turns its head aww

[daliborjovanovic]

Here's another thing. Whenever you hear a lion roaring in fiction, they seldom utter real lion roars or growls. Instead, filmmakers usually use tiger and/or leopard vocalizations.

[toradrow]

The bald eagle may be The Face of America, but the red-tailed hawk is clearly The Voice of Freedom!

[sovereignundead]

The Red-Tailed Hawk has enjoyed a long standing career as the official voice actor for the Bald Eagle. 😂

[wildguy]

Eagle is the symbol of freedom, but hawk is the voice of freedom!

[yames_games]

there's a red-tailed hawk somewhere in my neighborhood who does the classic Hollywood sound a couple of times an hour, usually in the afternoon/evening, it's very impressive lol I do like the bald eagle's call too, it's very musical and reminds me a little bit of King Ghidorah's roars from the 60s Godzilla movies lol

[Theodore_mzn]

0:15 That Eagle Squeak is SO Cute its one of what makes Bald eagles cute!!❤❤😊

[sassit]

That hawk is like "I should have been the national bird, unlike that squeaky toy with wings..."

[TTVpeepplayz]

All those western movies I HAVE BEEN LIED TOO MY WHOLE LIFE

[AkumuNyaaaa]

Bald Eagle expectation: Scream of the freedom
Bald Eagle reality: Seagull noises

[ghostface]

Bald Eagles: Look badass but sound cute

Red Hawks: Look Adorable but sound badass

[CessDoesChaos]

Red tailed hawk:
Bald eagle: a-a-america owo

[mrtoast]

After a careful consideration of both of these arguments, I have to say... these are two majestic birdos

[Lolbit]

Both birds are majestic in their own way

[itscs]

Red tailed hawk: scream of holy terror
Bald eagle: guinea pig wheaking

[blacklabelholsters]

I grew up volunteering at the Raptor Center with my brother. It is still one of the absolute highlights of my life to have been able to get so close to these amazing creatures and even feed them.

[JadeMau]

“Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.”
-Theodore Roosevelt