That’s Not a Meow: Cat Chatters at Birds in His Ontario Backyard

Maine coon cat Milo was none too hospitable to some birds in his Ontario backyard, as seen in this video posted by owner Montana Martz on July 6.

The cat stared intently at the birds and chattered loudly. Martz jokingly wrote on her Twitter post of the video that “my cat had some choice words for the birds.”

Chattering is a commonly observed mannerism by cats towards potential prey, but the specific reason behind it is not known. Some have indicated it may be an expression of frustration when they’re unable to get to their prey, while others consider that it could be an extension of the killer bite used by cats to break the bones of their caught prey. Credit: Montana Martz via Storyful