Discovering the Unique Deer Bark Sound

The deer bark sound is a fascinating phenomenon that's often misunderstood.

Deer bark sounds are made by deer, specifically white-tailed deer, when they're feeling threatened or alarmed.

These sounds can be loud and clear, often described as a loud, sharp bark or a high-pitched whine.

Deer bark sounds are not to be confused with the sounds made by other animals, such as coyotes or foxes.

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Muntjac deer are extremely vocal and are often referred to as 'barking deer'. Their distinctive sound is more like a scream than a bark.

They give a few barks when disturbed, usually the first sign that they've been spotted. This is often followed by the deer bouncing off with its tail held up, displaying the white underside as a warning to other deer.

Muntjac does often call just after giving birth, and they may bark more than 100 times in succession to attract bucks.

The Muntjac is known for its distinctive barking sound, which can be heard in various parts of its habitat.

This sound can be recorded at night in hill rainforests, such as in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand.

The Common Muntjac (Muntiacus muntjak) and Fea's Muntjac (Muntiacus feae) are two species that can be found in these areas, making it difficult to determine which species is making the sound.

The audio sample in the video is an example of typical Barking Deer sounds, recorded in a location where both of these species are present.