Mockingbird: noisy mimic

Mockingbirds are talented singers. They can mimic the songs of many other birds, not to mention the sounds of barking dogs, chirping crickets, and car alarms! In fact, the mockingbird’s name comes from this special talent, as at one time the word “mock” meant the same things as to “mimic.” These are just some of the fun facts that readers will discover as they learn about these harmonious birds.