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.
Superb lyrebirds are famed for their extraordinary ability to mimic, they imitate other bird calls, as well as human sounds such as car alarms and camera shutters.
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.
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The Mynah bird is noted for its ability to mimic sounds.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Birds cannot "talk", they mimic sounds. But some birds that can mimic sounds with a long time of training are Parakeets, Cockatiels rarely, African Grays, usually any kind of Parrot.
The term "mockingbird" likely originated from the bird's tendency to mimic or "mock" the sounds of other birds. This behavior can include singing songs and calls of other birds, as well as imitating other sounds in their environment.
This is a lyrebird.
All birds can learn to varying degrees. Some can talk, some whistle or mimic other sounds. Some only sing their normal song. Birds learn their songs from their parents and others in their flock. A captive bird will imitate you or other sounds they hear repeatedly.
Many, and other sounds too, like cell phone rings, pump handles, alarms. A mockingbird was heard to mimic 83 other bird songs.
Mockingbirds ("mocking" birds) mimic the songs of other birds. Take care of yourself!