Which bird speaks best? Detailed answer

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Which bird speaks best?

There are many birds that can be taught to say a few words. But real "talking" birds can learn to pronounce entire sentences!

The best "talking" birds are parrots, crows, mynas (talking starlings), jackdaws and some jays. Scientists agree that the African parrot and the Indian myna bird "talk" best of all.

Many people believe that a bird's ability to "talk" depends on the structure of its tongue. Parrots, for example, have large, thick tongues. But all the other "talking" birds have small tongues!

Do birds understand the words they say? Most biologists believe that birds do not understand what they are talking about, but can sometimes associate words with specific actions.

Author: Likum A.

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