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Mimicry by Ravens

from [Nick Payne] [Permanent Link][Original]
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Subject: Mimicry by Ravens
From: "Nick Payne" <>
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:47:10 +1000

While passing through Glebe Park this morning, we heard an Australian Raven doing a fairly passable imitation of the starting part of a Kookaburra’s call. It repeated it four or five times before flying off. I’ve heard mimicry from Magpies in the past, but not from Ravens.

 

Nick Payne

 

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