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Why Cats Chirp at Birds
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That rapid ek-ek-ek sound is called chattering.
No one knows for sure—but the best explanations converge:
Three Theories:
1. Frustrated Predation
The hunting sequence is activated but blocked by glass.
2. Kill-Bite Rehearsal
The jaw motion matches the precise bite cats use to sever spinal cords.
3. Excitement Overflow
Their brain is firing “HUNT” faster than their body can act.
Think of it as a buffer overrun in the predator module.
Cat logic:
“I should be eating you right now.”