squawk

To utter a harsh scream; screech.

To complain or protest noisily or peevishly.

To utter with or as if with a squawk.

A loud screech.

A noisy complaint.

To cry with a loud harsh voice; make a loud outcry, as a duck or other fowl when frightened.

A loud, harsh squeak or squall.

The American night-heron: same as quawk.

To utter a shrill, abrupt scream; to squeak harshly.

the missel turush; — so called from its note when alarmed.