10 sounds of rabbits

Author: Laura McKinney
Date Of Creation: 3 August 2021
Update Date: 20 September 2024
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13 Sounds Rabbits Make and What They Mean
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While rabbits may seem like they are quiet and calm animals, they have a good range of sounds to indicate different moods or needs. The different rabbit sounds they are used to communicate with their companions, human or not, so it is very important to learn to identify them.

In this article by PeritoAnimal we are going to talk about the way rabbits communicate, to better understand what our rabbit wants to tell us and, in this way, for you to communicate better with him. Keep reading!

the language of rabbits

Have you ever heard of rabbit noise? Did you hear a rabbit screaming or growling? Rabbits, being "prey" animals, tend to be silent and remain immobile when in the wild. But in a house this is different. In the security that life in a home provides, rabbits can do more. sounds and movements.


Knowing your language will help us establish a healthier and more positive relationship with our pet rabbit. In addition, we will know how to act in certain situations and we will learn not to be bothered because we believe that our rabbit is behaving inappropriately, when in fact it is something natural for them.

Next, we'll look at a list of the sounds rabbits make and what they mean:

Rabbit Sounds and Their Meanings

Sometimes it may seem to us that a rabbit doesn't make any kind of sound, at least not a sound that might be uncomfortable for ourselves or our neighbors. As we spend more time with a rabbit, we will see that this is not the case. Rabbits make a lot of sounds, many of them related to well-being and a good relationship with your guardian. Some of the sounds rabbits make are:


1. Cluck

This is a sound similar to the familiar cackle of a rooster, but at a very low frequency, at an almost imperceptible volume. This rabbit sound is produced when he chews something he likes a lot, it doesn't have to be food, it can simply be a piece of wood that we use as environmental enrichment.


2. grunt

Yes, you can see a rabbit grunting, and they usually do this as a sign that they are going to bite or strike with their front paws. It's a rabbit defense sound, used when they feel threatened or don't want to be touched.


3. Purring

Rabbits, like cats, purr. However, this bunny purr is produced when they lightly rub their teeth. As with cats, this means the rabbit is calm and happy.


4. Whistle

Rabbits that live with other rabbits whistle to expel their congeners (individuals of the same species). It's another rabbit sound at a low frequency.



5. Hitting with the hind legs

It's true that when a rabbit makes this loud thumping noise with its hind legs it means it doesn't like something, but they also use the sound produced by the blow to warn their companions when something bad is coming, such as the possible presence of a predator.

The rabbit's sound, as we've already seen, says a lot about what he's feeling at that moment and it's important for us to notice signs of relaxation, stress, knowing when he's calm or even scared. We now follow with more rabbit sounds:

6. Grinding your teeth

When a rabbit grinds its teeth heavily, this is one of the signs of pain in rabbits. This means he is suffering, so you should take him to a vet as soon as possible.


7. scream

Rabbits scream and when they do they are not communicating anything positive. This sound is produced when they are being chased by a predator or when they are dying.


8. moan

Rabbits moan when they don't want to be touched or manipulated. They can also moan when they are placed with an unwanted partner or when a female wants to demonstrate to a male that she doesn't want to mate. If you hear this rabbit sound, you now understand why.


9. Tinnitus

This rabbit sound is typical of males when they are courting a female.


10. Sizzle

Accompanied by a circular whirl, the screeching or horn-like sounds are often linked to courtship behavior.

Now that you know the rabbit sounds, you will find it much easier to communicate with him. Below, we leave a video with several sounds that you will be able to recognize. Then we'll talk a little more about the behavior and language of rabbits.

Before, just below, check out a video in which you can hear different sounds of the rabbits:

More about the language of rabbits

In addition to the sounds of rabbits, these mammals have many other behaviors to communicate their mood or needs. Some of these behaviors that are part of rabbit language, are:

  1. lay on its side: the rabbit lies down quickly and dramatically on its side. Although it may not seem like it, it means he's very comfortable and calm.
  2. rub the chin: In the rabbit's chin there are glands that produce pheromones that are used to mark territory or even other companions, such as humans. So they rub their chin against something to mark it.
  3. To lick: Rabbit licking is part of cleaning behavior, but it can also be a sign of affection and relaxation.
  4. push with the nose: If your rabbit pushes you hard with its snout, it may be demanding your attention or simply getting out of its way so it can pass. Also find out in this other article how can I know if my rabbit loves me?
  5. Territory marking with urine: Rabbits, if they are not neutered, will mark their territory with urine, in fact, not only the territory, but also other rabbits, pets or even ourselves.
  6. back ears: if the rabbit puts its ears back, it is recommended that you do not invade its space, because with this action it is indicating that it needs peace and tranquility.
  7. tail movement: When rabbits wag their tail intensely, it means they don't like something. It's a sign of threat.
  8. Pluck the own by the: this can happen for two reasons: either he is female and needs to prepare his nest or he is sick.

So, did you like to know more about the types of noises made by rabbits? Understanding these sounds is paramount to establishing a good relationship with them. So if you've ever heard a screaming rabbit or a snarling rabbit, you now know what that means.

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