neighing
Neighing is a vocalization produced by horses and other equids. It is typically a loud, high-pitched, resonant call produced by vibration of the vocal cords as air from the lungs is expelled and modulated by the mouth and nasal passages. The sound often varies in duration, pitch, and intensity according to the animal’s emotional state and social context.
Common usage distinguishes neighing from nickers and from whinnying. A neigh is often described as a stronger,
Contexts and function: Neighing serves herd communication and location, greeting others after separation, signaling presence to
Variation and social learning: Noise varies with age, breed, and individual temperament. Domesticated horses may learn
Research and welfare: In ethology and veterinary behavior, neighing is used as an indicator of arousal, social