"A hilarious, informative, and vibrantly illustrated guide to 101 bird songs that sound surprisingly familiar. Combining illustrations of 101 birds from around the world--from the common to the rare--with fascinating facts and memorable 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"-- Provided by publisher

Introduction: If it sounds like... -- We can't help it if we're popular : some of your basic birds -- It doesn't mean what you think : birds with suggestive names -- Someone has to play the villain : scavengers and predators -- Do you have a towel? : birds that love the water -- Who? I think you mean whom : let's talk about owls -- Ha ha! Fooled you again : birds that sound like other animals -- Not from around these parts : birds not from North America -- Human is as human does : birds that sound like us -- Come here often? : birds that travel and those that don't -- Cacophony, commotion, and clarity : birds with unique sounds