A group of explorers sets down on an earth-like planet to get into contact with the natives, who resemble birds, with rooster crest on their heads. After several futile attempts earthmen realize that the way of communication of these creatures is unattainable for people. They are just unable to understand the language consisting of nothing but several words. During further research the explorers find out that crests serve to transport the sonic waves into tactile sensations, and the earthmen are not susceptible to the set of acoustical frequencies they use.
A short story by an American science fiction author of the twentieth century, Henry Beam Piper.
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