Many do..Parrots, mynahs, crows, blue jays all can mimic...But the mimic thrushes, family Mimidae, are the best..They include the catbird, brown thrasher, and the best mimic of all, the mockingbird.
A member of the mimic thrush family, the mockingbird, Mimus Polyglottos, has the unique ability to mimic the songs of other species, and is an excellent songster.
Many, and other sounds too, like cell phone rings, pump handles, alarms. A mockingbird was heard to mimic 83 other bird songs.
Simply because they mimics sounds of other birds and seem to mock them.
Hard to say. This species makes more varied vocalizations than any other bird. Usually begins with a rapid caroling, changing in pitch and rapidity. Then, it will often use parts of other bird's songs to complete it's repetoire.
A cello's deep, resonant tones can evoke the sounds of various animals, often reminiscent of a soulful, mournful howl similar to that of a wolf or a rich, warm croon akin to a dove. Its ability to produce a wide range of dynamics and expressive melodies allows it to mimic the emotional depth found in animal calls. The instrument's smooth, rounded timbre can also resemble the gentle purring of a cat or the call of a distant bird, making it a versatile voice in the orchestral palette.
The Mynah bird is noted for its ability to mimic sounds.
The lyrebird is a bird that can mimic sounds of other animals, including monkeys.
It is a bird commonly found in the tropical forests. It has the ability to mimic and repeat some sounds of other animals including words from human beings.
The bird got its name from its unique ability to mimic sounds it hears in its environment, including other bird calls and even human sounds. This mimicry is so accurate that people thought the bird was actually "mocking" them, hence the name "mockingbird."
The lyrebird is known for its exceptional ability to mimic various sounds, including the calls of other bird species and even sounds from mammals and even man-made noises. This behavior is primarily observed in Superb lyrebirds found in Australia.
A mockingbird!! They can mimic other bird's bird calls! In fact, they can mimic almost any sound!!
A member of the mimic thrush family, the mockingbird, Mimus Polyglottos, has the unique ability to mimic the songs of other species, and is an excellent songster.
Most books I've consulted (seeking an answer to the same question) say that the call which sounds like a cat mewing is responsible for the name. However, I've also observed that when a cat is around, the catbird will perch above the cat and call repeatedly and loudly (mew, mew, mew). Often other catbirds will answer with the same call.
Parrots - particularly species within the cockatoo family - are known for their ability to mimic human speech and the sounds of other animals. However, one of the best imitators of other animal noises is the Superb lyrebird of eastern Australia. This bird is remarkable for being able to also mimic non-animal sounds, from camera shutters to machinery.
The state bird of Texas is the Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos). It was designated the state bird in 1927 for its widespread presence and its ability to mimic the songs of other birds.
The Lyre Bird is a large mimicking bird that can be found in Australia.
Many birds get their name from their own song such as the chickadee or the whipporwhil. A mockingbird is a bird that can mimic or "mock" the calls of other birds. It often does this to chase birds from a different breed from its territory. The mockingbird mimics the rival bird's call, fooling the rival into believing that the territory is already taken by one of its own.