I was surprised to learn that besides growling, hissing, purring, and screaming, cougars chirp. Yes, like a bird or a small animal. For the most part, cougars are quiet predators who make their way through the wilderness hunting for their next meal. They make a variety of sounds to communicate, one of those is chirping. Cougars chirp to locate offspring and family members. They use the high-pitch chirp because it cuts through thick brush and travels long distances. Here’s an example of the sound from Blazing Trails Blog on YouTube.