The clip comes from recordings of a dove, a close relative of the pigeon, producing an unusually loud and shrill call that listeners compared to a scream. Shared online as a short standalone effect, it spread through meme edits and animal compilations where creators pair the sound with other birds, pets and surprised faces. Its appeal is the mismatch between the bird's small size and the intensity of the noise. It remains popular as a quick reaction sound for startled animal moments and unexpected reveals in short videos.