Locally called “Martinez,” the Crested Myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) can mimic human speech (as in this video) but is not a parrot. It, however, snubbed me when I tried talking to it.
It it is a popular cage bird, and this pair may have been accidentally released. They roam around the neighborhood but have a favorite perch to watch people from above, specifically towards sundown.
The Crested Myna gets its name from the crest on its front forehead; it is jet-black with a white wing patch. It can be found in China, Taiwan, and some parts of Southeast Asia.
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We saw these clever birds all over South Asia. I did notice they seemed to have a wide variety of calls but didn’t realize they could mimic your voice!
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Yes, they are interesting creatures! Thanks for sharing your experience.
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They’re pretty smart birds, and these are lovely photos.
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Thanks, Margaret.
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Wonderful photos! A bird I would love to see some day. I love the eye color in these photos. 🙂
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Thanks, Lisa. Maybe one day you’ll encounter one. Though the beauty and variety of birds in your area is quite astonishing.
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Yes, we are quite lucky! I need to win the lottery so I can travel the world to see as many different birds on this planet. LOL! 🙂
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That’s a pretty bird
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Thank you for the comment and for dropping by.
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Fascinating! Never heard of it or seen it in action.
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Thanks, Manja! Maybe one day you’ll encounter one. Doors can open. 😊
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