Bird Talk

Improve your bird identification skills, discover new birds, and find joy in the weird and wonderful calls of 101 birds from around the world in this hilarious, informative, and vibrantly illustrated guide to bird sounds. Through memorable and laugh-worthy mnemonic devices, this book will help you get to know the world of birds, whether you are a novice or a seasoned birder. 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 (@GirlinWhiteGlasses on Instagram with over 173k followers, and TikTok with over 256k followers) connects the dots between their songs and the birds who make them who make them, helping you to easily identify and remember their calls. 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.