whistler

/ˈwɪslər/
noun
  1. A person or thing that whistles, especially someone who makes a musical sound by blowing through their lips.
    • My grandfather was a talented whistler who could mimic any tune.
    • The tea kettle is a loud whistler when the water boils.
    • The whistler in the park entertained children with bird calls.
  2. A type of bird known for its whistling call, such as the golden whistler or the whistling duck.
    • The whistler's song echoed through the trees at dawn.
    • Birdwatchers traveled to see the rare whistler species.
    • We spotted a golden whistler in the rainforest during our hike.
  3. A marmot (also called a hoary marmot) that makes a whistling sound as an alarm call.
    • A family of whistlers lives in the rocky slope near the trail.
    • The whistler stood on its hind legs and let out a sharp call.
    • Hikers often hear the whistler before they see it in the alpine meadows.
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