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Great bird sound effects libraries, including exotic bird sound effects, recordings of common and rare birds from around the world and more – both flocks, dawn choruses, nature ambiences and single bird sounds.
Over two hours of birds, crickets, cicadas and frogs primarily from Southern Ontario, Canada, but also from Britain and Costa Rica. Specific calls and ambiences from the forest, the beach, the neighbourhood or on the dock of a quiet pond. Essential sounds to bring background tracks to life.
This Parrot SFX library was recorded by our sound recordists in Thailand in 192 khz, 24-bit WAV format. It includes a huge variety of sounds from calls, cries and vocal gestures. A great resource for post-production or game audio sound design.
European wetlands/marshes sounds: soundscapes and animals recorded in spring, summer and autumn on various location. Soundscapes of the forest swamp with individual birds call/song included.
Recorded in MS stereo, SASS stereo, with parabolic reflector and underwater mics (hydrophones). Background soundscapes for film. Individual sounds of most common birds/amphibian included (scientific name included in metadata). Check the sound list for additional info.
Recorded with Sennheiser MKHs, Telinga parabolic mic, Sound Devices recorder/mixer, etc.
(equipment – info included in metadata)
DESCRIPTION:
• In Hoot, get an eerie collection of North American owl ambiences. Hear lonesome Great Horned Owls calling on dark nights in the desert and cute bouncing ball calls of Western-screech Owl duets. Hear the haunting hoots of the arctic as the rising calls of Boreal Owls float through boreal forests. Hear the resonant calls of Barred Owls in the old growth of the Pacific Northwest and the almost-silent whooshes of Burrowing Owls soaring through the big sky of West Texas.
• This library offers you an extensive collection of sounds from a majestic night time hunter. This library grew out of hundreds of hours of nature recordings and several case of mistaken identity. Lucky for my mics the owl realized my furry blimp wasn’t a tasty rabbit at the last second! I hope you enjoy these sounds. Thanks for listening.
2% FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & CARBON NEUTRAL:
• Two percent of the price of this library is donated to an environmental cause, as an “artist royalty” for the planet!
• Carbon offset credits were purchased to offset my field recording travel for this library.
Recorded using only bird calls, musical instruments, voice and whistling techniques, IMAGINARY BIRDS contains over 200 different organic and realistic songs of non-existing birds. Recorded with a Sennheiser MKH 8050 with ultrasonic content, you can use the sounds as is, pitch-shift them or combine individual sounds to create new bird songs.
• 227 sounds recorded with MKH 8050
• 96KHz/24bit
• Each file contains several variations of the songs
• Recorded dry, no reverb added
• Ideal for cartoon, sci-fi, adventure films, video games, creature design, soundscapes…
To set an exotic scene, or to illustrate a different and luxuriant nature, exotic birdsong is a great asset. Even if it is very difficult to identify each of them, the bird’s songs of this collection will bring you far from home. Feel surrounded by those songs recorded in Brasil, Thailand, Maldives and France.
The Foley Vault is home to an ever-growing collection of original Foley recordings.
Each library was captured by professional Foley Artists on our in-house Foley Stage using a Sennheiser MKH50 microphone.
These sounds were originally performed for a variety of feature and short film projects. They have now been compiled and released for you to edit and implement into your own film, game and television productions.
A Handful Of Birds collects a comprehensive and varied collection of individual calls from a lovebird, rainbow lorikeet, rose-ringed parakeet, domestic canary, in addition to long takes of juvenile lovebirds, australian parakeets and zebra finches on a sanctuary all chirping together.
The Eurasian Cranes sound effects library gets you the sound of almost 1500 Eurasian Cranes (Common Cranes) singing their song at the same time. It features 13 stereo wav files and nearly 70 minutes of these unique recordings.
When the sun goes down the Forest comes alive. Well, at least a very different version of it. It’s a pretty amazing place, with the various rhythms and wildlife going about their business. FOREST NIGHT is 27 Files and includes the dense sounds of crickets all throughout the night and into dawn. You’ll hear birds making their nests, Owls and Poorwills calling out to one another. The random dogs barking in the distance, the cacophony of Tree Frogs.
Most of this library came out of a few different over night recordings in the Angeles Forest. I taped a couple of mics to an Oak and Pine Tree and hoped for the best. There’s also a few others from when I was feeling a bit more adventurous and decided to roam around in the dark.
Detailed metadata and markers have been provided so they’re easily searchable. Checking out the Metadata Sheet will give one a better idea of everything else that’s in the library.
Anyone looking for more in depth Forest Sounds that include Rivers, Lakes, along with the Forest during the day can pick up FOREST LIFE. That comes with multiple libraries at a bit of a discount along with the bonus mini library FOOTHILLS.
Night Birds
Common Poorwill, Great Horned Owl, Whiskered Screech-Owl, Western Screech-Owl.
The Gear
Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
Sony A10
Sony PCM D100
The Mics
Sennheiser MKH 8040
Clippy EM272
Line Audio CM4
LOM microUsi Pro
including:
– Screams, voices, eating, wings, landings, breathing and other e t c
– 48 KHz, 24 bit
– 2 Spots, 3 mics
– 3 x schoeps ccm (card and omni), sys AB, dir, Zoom F8
– RAW files only
‘Geese‘ contains a massive array of wild bird sound effects recorded from various canals, rivers, reservoirs and lakes. We are the first in the world to release a nature library with a specific, extensive collection of Goose sounds, which includes flapping wings, fighting, footsteps, paddling, swimming and jumping into water, eating various types of foods, a wide array of vocalisations including groups(gaggles), pairs, individuals and much, much more.
Our Audio Craftsmen meticulously planned our field recording sessions considering time of day, weather conditions and different locations aiming to capture the full range of behaviour these animals display on a daily basis. We visited a variety of spots and spent time learning the behaviours of Geese, allowing us to capture their reactions as both individuals and groups of varying size. We recorded sounds during a variety of scenarios including eating food, fighting each other, and encountering ducks/other water birds. The huge difference in personalities between these birds allowed us to capture distinct vocalisations made while being fed, acting calm, aggressive or being threatened by rivals to their territory (even making sounds that could be mistaken for a dog, chicken or dinosaur!).
We also recorded sounds from different perspectives which include tunnels (both inside and from a far), a gaggle of Geese approaching from a distance, fighting, flying and swimming by as well as close up sounds of eating, pecking and more.
Moreover, all the sounds provided are dry in 192kHz 24Bit. Allowing for uses varying from nature documentaries through to excellent source sounds for creature and vocal design.
Collection of calls from the bird-of-prey, the Red Kite
Australian Lakes: Active Nature is a collection of recordings made around Lake Nuga Nuga, in the remote Central Highlands Region of Queensland. Recorded over several days after having recently rained, the area was alive with active vibrant birdlife and insects. Several recordings were done using dual microphone setups, with stereo and shotgun mics used to capture both a wide stereo atmosphere and a focused mono, close perspective on the birds. These recordings are phase aligned so can be used in LCR if desired, however are provided as a seperate mono and stereo file. Ranging from pre-dawn to evening, all recordings are meticulously mastered with sound designers and FX editors in mind, including extensive UCS metadata and species identified where possible. A separate folder includes several individual bird calls, some removed and mastered from the longer recordings, and some as standalone where a longer atmosphere wasn’t desirable. Identified bird species include:
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Washington State is full of natural beauty found in many different climate zones all within a day’s drive from Seattle.
Recorded in Eastern Oregon’s Great Basin and High Desert Region – classic sounds of the American West, forest or desert.
These tracks are stripped highlights from the hundreds of hours of field recordings I use to make my films. A number of them include the birds fluttering and making deep natural calls right next to the recorder – about as close as you can hope to get of birds in the wild.
“The macaw” is a small library with close mic recordings of this majestic bird. All the sounds where recorded in South Mexico.
Even though the library just contains 9 Macaw vocal sounds. These sounds are very specific but not limited to processing them for fictional creatures.
DESCRIPTION:
• In Wild Animal Calls, get a large collection of animals in their natural environments. Hear haunting Sika deer bugles and curious Grizzlys energetically sniffing my microphones. Hear antiphonal gobbles of dueling turkeys and sharp ribbits singing across still water. Hear electric insects arcing with energy and angst-ridden vocals of lonely coyotes. Hear hawks circling above their clifftop nest and astonishingly dense melodies of Swainson’s thrushes. Hear wild pigs grunts and hummingbirds aerial acrobatics. Hear lonely Loons singing on boreal lakes and stately woodpeckers knocking.
• This library offers you a wide assortment of sounds from a wild animals of North America. These are the healthy and happy sounds of the wild, not the depressed sounds of sad animals confined to cages.
THE ANIMAL SYMPHONY – GOAT & SHEEP
THE ANIMAL SYMPHONY – CROWING ROOSTER
THE ANIMAL SYMPHONY – LOVEBIRD
THE ANIMAL SYMPHONY – WHITE HANDED GIBBON
THE ANIMAL SYMPHONY – MEERKAT
THE ANIMAL SYMPHONY – WATUSI
Product Description:
“The Animal Symphony – Parrot” offers a collection of 87 high-quality audio tracks, each with multiple sounds (Between 3 to 6 variations). The audios are organized with an intuitive nomenclature, allowing you to easily exchange the different microphone jacks, so you can choose which microphone to use or combine them all. Using two high-end microphones, the Sennheiser MKH 8050 and an EM258 capsule microphone, along with a Zoom H6 recorder for stereo sound, we have captured every detail and nuance of these sounds. Recordings were made at 24-bit and 192kHz/96kHz, ensuring professional clarity and depth.
This collection offers a wide variety of screams, cackling, and other sounds at close and medium distances, perfect for adding realism and authenticity to your projects. With multiple takes and variations, including African Parrot, Macaw, and Eclectic Parrot sounds, this library provides the flexibility needed for any type of production requiring sounds from these birds. All recordings have been carefully edited to remove external noises, such as other birds, wind or people. Furthermore, thanks to the ultrasonic microphones used, it is guaranteed that whoever decides to lower the tone will continue to obtain frequency richness.
Ideal Applications:
– Video games: Add realism and depth to the natural environments of your games.
– Cinema and Documentaries: Enrich your audiovisual productions with authentic sounds.
– Educational Applications: Use these sounds in educational projects to teach about wildlife and animal behavior.
– Multimedia Projects: Ideal for any project that seeks to enrich the user’s listening experience.
Technical details:
– Total Audios: 87 (Each audio contains between 3-6 variations)
– Format: 192kHz – 96kHz/24bit
– Equipment Used: Zoom F6 recorder with Sennheiser MKH 8050 microphone and EM258 capsule microphone, plus a Zoom H6 recorder for stereo sound.
License:
The sounds from “The Animal Symphony – Parrot” are available under a royalty-free license, allowing their use in multiple projects at no additional costs. You can use these sound effects in your games, trailers, Kickstarter campaigns, and more, as many times as you like.
A collection of ambient sounds and isolated elements from suburban environments, meticulously captured from tranquil residential locales that transport your audience to the outskirts of bustling metropolises.
The French Provence Nature sound library offers authentic recordings from the South of France, around Baux de Provence, Uzès, Nîmes and other areas. Of course you will find multiple Cicadas, what the french call “les Cigales”, with their typical sound and local accent!
Also Bird Chorus, Frogs, Summer Bird Songs, Autumn ambiance, abandoned rural village sounds, the famous Mistral wind, Insects flying by and buzzing, Garrigue atmosphere and so on.
Recorded over 2 years and reduced to over 5 hours of selected files, the most suited spots have been used to make clean recordings without annoying traffic. The French Provence Nature library can be used for all time settings and for all media. You can use stereo and binaural recordings.
All files have Meta tags, UCS compliant descriptions that help you find the right sounds.
‘Budgies’ by Cinematic Sound Design delivers this collection of parakeet sounds, recorded in a professional studio.
Inside you will find a palette of everyday budgie repertoire sounds and phrases from our loud and cheeky friends emit. We have recorded both male & female parakeet vocalisations, as well as other usual sounds, such as wing flaps, clicks and more…
All sounds come 100% Royalty-Free, so no additional clearances. This pack is a must-have addition to any cinematic project, that requires unique parakeet sounds to complement the scene.
Product Details:
• 83 Budgies/Parakeet Sounds & Vocalisations
• 100% Royalty-Free
• 24-Bit/96kHz
• In Great Lakes: Sandhill Cranes, get a collection of ambiences from some of the largest freshwater lakes in the world. Hear the calming openness of still water and the magical echoes of regal waterbirds. Hear the startled alarm cries of Ospreys and the prehistoric calls of Sandhill Cranes so visceral you’ll think pterodactyls are still alive.
• This library offers you an extensive collection of Sandhill Crane ambiences from the pristine lakes of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Hear these majestic birds and feel the power of their intense calls as they sing across the Great Lakes of North America.
2% FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & CARBON NEUTRAL:
• Two percent of the price of this library is donated to an environmental cause, as an “artist royalty” for the planet!
• Carbon offset credits were purchased to offset my field recording travel for this library.
Birds of Central Europe is a meticulously curated audio library featuring 28 authentic bird songs and calls, with a total length of over 40 minutes. Recorded across diverse habitats in Central Europe, this collection is a treasure trove for ornithologists, sound designers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone seeking immersive soundscapes of European avifauna.
The library showcases a variety of species and settings, capturing the vibrant life of mixed forests, deciduous woodlands, and urban environments during different seasons and times of day. From the melodic calls of the Common Chaffinch on a summer morning to the serene, wistful songs of the European Robin in autumn, this collection offers a comprehensive auditory journey through the region’s natural soundscape.
Each track is recorded with high-quality equipment, including KM184 with a Telinga parabolic dish or KMR81i microphones, ensuring pristine sound quality, effective isolation from background noise, and an authentic listening experience. Whether you’re crafting a documentary, meditating with nature sounds, or exploring European bird species, Birds of Central Europe delivers unmatched clarity and diversity.
Looking for bird sounds? Welcome to a huge collection of bird sound effects from many (many!) types of birds from all over the world.
From individual bird chirping, bird calls and birdsong, to sounds of large flocks of birds and nature ambiences with sounds of local birds, the independent sound effects community provides you with pristine recordings for your film, documentary, game or anything else that calls for authentic bird SFX.
Many of the sound libraries are recorded at extremely high sample rates - and by pitching, stretching, layering and manipulating the bird sounds in creative ways, you'll get unique source material to design your own imagined and fantastical creature sounds from.
Chatter, chirp, coo, caw, gobble, hiss, honk, hoot, peep, quack, screech, sing, squawk, trill, tweet, warble, whistle, whoop, yodel, zee-zee-zee,
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Q: How do I download the bird sounds?
A: Add the sound libraries you're interested in to the cart, and complete the checkout - you can then instantly download your chosen bird SFX.
Q: Are these sounds royalty free?
A: Yes, they're royalty free, and no attribution is required
Q: Who has recorded and designed these sounds?
A: They're created by the independent sound community, and have been recorded by some of the best recordists and sound designers on the planet. There's a constant flow of brand new sound libraries coming from the community, giving you the absolutely freshest sound effects available anywhere. Oh, and by getting sounds from the community, you support individual sound designers and sound recordists – that’s a pretty cool thing too.
Expand the timbre of your horror violins and cellos with CIRCUS, a sinister sample pack featuring 180 WAV sounds of screeching or high-pitched string noises, perfect for horror music and dark sound design.
This collection offers a curated selection of screeches, high-tension tremolo, heavy jeté strokes, dark demonic textures, finger patterns, chaotic string elements, clock loops and bow accents.
Create haunting atmospheres, perfect for horror, thriller or experimental soundtracks. Every element has been designed to unsettle and disturb, blurring the line between music and noise.
The asset list includes but is not limited to: hippos, hyenas, vultures, dwarf mongooses, elephants, African cranes, parrots, tigers, pigmy hippos, rhea ostriches, brown bears, pheasants, wildebeests, African wild dogs and many more. The content has been recorded at 192KHz with a Sanken CO100K, an Avisoft CMPA and a Sennheiser 8050 for center plus two Sennheiser MKH8040 for stereo image.
The resulting ultrasonic spectrum is rich and allows for truly extreme manipulation of the content.
The Seagulls sfx library includes 28 tracks of both single, isolated seagull screams, and bigger flocks of nesting seagulls, calling out to each other and their chicks. There are plenty of classic call sounds, but also some weird throaty and raspy screaming, and what could sound like seagull laughing sounds.
All tracks are recorded with the very useful zoom function of the Telinga microphone and dish.
Library includes both untreated tracks, and noise reduction processed tracks in two separate folders. Noise reduction processed tracks have carefully been cleaned up with a CEDAR NR system.
Though these birds are in an abundance around most harbours and industry around here, they are not always easy to record. You mostly hear them from a distance, or from places not easy to access. When you try to get close to them, they will usually fly away.
Many hours have been spent on rooftops, gardens, backyards, a junkyard, and different harbours to get this material.
Mattia Cellotto’s extraordinary sound libraries are some of the most popular releases in independent sound effects – and here’s your chance to get them all at a nice discount. Here’s what’s you get:
NEW: ANIMAL HYPERREALISM IV contains animal vocalisations – from hippos, hyenas, vultures, dwarf mongooses, elephants, African cranes, parrots, tigers, pigmy hippos, rhea ostriches, to brown bears, pheasants, wildebeests, African wild dogs and many more. Features 2000 individual sounds in 294 files.
CATACLYSM is a collection more than 1400 sounds in 400+ files of recorded, synthesized and designed sounds created to support important destructive moments and add a stronger sense of extreme consequence to any sound.
ANIMAL HYPERREALISM VOL I is a library containing themed animal vocalisations & sounds, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 1300 individual sounds in 290 files.
ANIMAL HYPERREALISM VOL II is a library containing themed animal sounds & vocalisations, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 2000 individual sounds in 283 files.
ANIMAL HYPERREALISM VOL III is a library containing sounds themed animal vocalisations, from real to designed creatures totaling more than 1700 individual sounds in 279 files.
METAMORPHOSIS is a huge collection of recorded source, synthesized material and hybrid sounds – more than 2300 sounds total.
GLACIER ICE is a library containing over 300 high quality sounds of ice cracking, breaking, shattering in various sizes of blocks – recorded entirely in the Italian Alps over the course of two winters.
POLARITY delivers more than 950 sounds of electricity, science and technology – captured in several locations around the world, from electricity museums to science labs.
ULTRASONIC DRY ICE is a library containing over 600 sounds themed metal resonances, scrapes and all sorts of weird.
ROCKS MOMENTUM gets you more than 1100 sounds of rocks, bricks, wood logs, stones, impacting on different surfaces, rolling, being scraped one against the other and so on. The library was recorded in the Italian alps, and in Inverness, Scotland.
WATER VOLUMES delivers you over 300 sounds of natural hot-springs, bubbles, and liquids of various densities boiling under the effect of dry ice.
METAL GROANS AND SLAMS is a library for which metal was kicked, hammered, bowed and… induced to vibrate through feedback loops?! The collection features 346 unique sounds recorded through field trips in US, UK and Italy.
CRUNCH MODE & THE BORAX EXPERIMENT are also included as a bonus: Crunch Mode features 230 crunchy sounds made with a variety of vegetables, fresh bread, pizza crust & frozen goods, and The Borax Experiment gets you 158 squishy, gory, slimy, gooey SFX.
Military Truck Percussion
Fiat 850 Sport Coupe 1968 sports car
69,55 € incl. vat
Effective Trailer Booms Vol. 2
SpellBound
Kawaii UI Bundle
SpellBound
User Interaction
84,53 € incl. vat
Suburban Russia
20,33 € incl. vat
Motion Graphics
Forests and Mountains
Horror Jumpscares
The Still Line
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