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Bird Talk: Hilariously Accurate Ways to Identify Birds by the Sounds They Make

by Becca Rowland

A field guide to the sounds birds make

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A field guide to the sounds birds make

Becca Rowland’s illustrated guide organizes 101 bird songs around the familiar sounds they evoke, from alarms and engines to more unexpected comparisons. Each entry connects a call with the bird that makes it, pairing illustrations of common and rare species with facts and playful descriptions. The approach puts listening at the center: everyday calls in parks, neighborhoods, and woods become clues for identifying the birds nearby. Bird Talk combines practical identification with humor, making bird vocalizations—not just appearance—the subject of its guide.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Birdwatchers interested in identifying birds by sound
  • Nature enthusiasts who notice bird calls on walks or in their neighborhoods
  • Readers who enjoy illustrated guides with humor and factual detail

Themes

Bird songs and callsBird identificationListening to natureIllustrated natural history

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Book overview

A hilarious, informative, and vibrantly illustrated guide to 101 bird songs that sound surprisingly familiar.

Have you ever gone for a walk in the woods and wondered what bird was making a sound like a siren going off, or somebody revving a chainsaw engine--or sneezing? Do you hear birds every day, in the park or your neighborhood, but never know quite what you are listening to?

Birds are singing all around us, and author and illustrator Becca Rowland, aka Girl in White Glasses, connects the dots between their songs and the birds who make them, helping you to easily identify and remember their calls. Combining illustrations of common and rare birds with fascinating facts and whimsical descriptions of their calls, this book is full of humor and charm.

From space lasers to cheeseburgers, Bird Talk introduces you to the weird and wonderful world of bird songs.
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