I have a strong suspicion that this specific bird species [Red Winged Blackbird] was sampled for the Metroid cry in Super Metroid. It's one of those things where it doesn't look like it's been called into question yet.

https://youtu.be/q3QicOAiBXk?si=aVDh1jI4-KNqmiPS

https://youtu.be/q3QicOAiBXk?si=MRFYmrzq6Wyqtekb

Hello, I'm just a /vp/ regular popping by. Do you like birds? I hear this one all the time in my area so I just thought I'd share it. Have a lovely day!