7 Birds That Mimic Everything What They Hear In India

Khushi Vanwani
Dec 02, 2024

1. Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

The Greater Racket-tailed Drongo is renowned for its exceptional mimicry skills, imitating the calls of other birds with remarkable accuracy. It often mimics alarm calls to deceive other birds, allowing it to steal food from them.

2. Indian Cuckoo

The Indian Cuckoo is famous for its distinctive call, which can be easily recognized. It can also mimic the calls of other birds, particularly during the breeding season, to attract mates or assert territory.

3. Oriental Magpie-Robin (Kotru)

Also known as the Indian Robin, this bird is capable of producing melodious songs and can mimic various bird calls. Its vocal versatility makes it a delightful presence in gardens and forests.

4. Common Myna

The Common Myna is not only known for its striking appearance but also for its ability to mimic human sounds and other bird calls. It often imitates the sounds it hears in urban environments, including car alarms and mobile ringtones.

5. Jungle Babbler

Jungle Babblers are social birds that communicate using a variety of sounds. They are known to imitate the calls of other birds within their flock, enhancing their social interactions and alerting each other to potential threats.

6. White-rumped Shama

The White-rumped Shama is celebrated for its melodious singing and can imitate the calls of other birds. Its beautiful song and mimicry skills make it a favorite among birdwatchers in forested areas.

7. Black Drongo

The Black Drongo is another adept mimic, capable of imitating the calls of various birds and even some animal sounds. Its mimicry is often used to defend its territory or distract potential predators.

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