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24 Birds That Can Mimic Human Speech Surprisingly Well

These feathered mimics copy human words and phrases with eerie clarity.

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  1. These feathered mimics copy human words and phrases with eerie clarity.
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Vocal mimicry in birds is one of nature most astonishing evolutionary marvels. From forest canopies to suburban backyards, select avian species possess complex vocal organs capable of reproducing human phrases, telephone chimes, and full conversations with startling clarity.

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