1825 A. G. Laing ii. 96 One Purrah man is sufficient, who, while leading the party, blows a small reed-whistle suspended from his neck.
1962 R. P. Jhabvala ii. 101 A toyman with toys stuck on the end of a long pole.., blowing on a reed-whistle.
1999 (Nexis) 20 June (Features section) 4 There are wildfowl calling contests using reed whistles or vocal mimicry of ducks and geese.