. . "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.\" Male mockingbirds will sing all day and night when they're looking for a mate. The loud, long-lasting song tells female mockingbirds that he's ready to mate and also warns other males to stay out of the area ... Learn more about this multitalented noisemaker -- From the publisher."@en . "Electronic books"@en . . . . . . "Juvenile works" . "Juvenile works"@en . . "Mockingbird noisy mimic"@en . . "Mockingbird : noisy mimic" . "Describes how mockingbirds communicate with each other and how the sounds they make help them survive, and discusses their habitat, diet, and behavior." . . . . . . . . "JUVENILE NONFICTION Animals Birds." . . "JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / General" . . "Mockingbirds Juvenile literature." . . "Animal sounds Juvenile literature." . .