Most of the birds with beautiful voices are perching birds, in the Order Passeriformes. These are the birds found in the last half of a field guide. You may want to check out the Thrush Family, especially Wood Thrush, Veery and American Robin.
Northern Mockingbird, Brown Thrasher, Northern Cardinal and Song Sparrow have wonderful songs. Also look at House Wren and Carolina Wren.
In version 3.5, the ID Wizard now includes a sound tab. Use that to describe the bird's voice and pattern (musical and sing-song or trill and rising for example). See if you can find your bird that way.
One of the quizzes [Fun Quizzes - Songs, Pretty] on the CD has twelve songs that I think are especially nice. Try taking that quiz and see if you hear anything familiar.
You did not mention if you had open fields, scrub brush or woodlands near your house. That may help narrow the search.
If all else fails, sneak outside 15 minutes before you normally wake up and see if you can spot the bird. This is the time of year when there are lots of birds singing to attract a mate. In another month or so, they will not be as vocal. Let us know if you find your bird! |