This bird is, by far, the best impersonator that I have ever heard. It's the Lyrebird from Australia. To attract a mate, these birds make the most intricate call they can muster and it many cases they mimic the sounds of other bird calls and sometimes artificial noises from their environment. This particular bird featured in the video was at a zoo that was apparently having some construction done. So, the bird accurately mimics the construction sounds. I can clearly hear hammering, an electric saw, a 2 way radio with a person talking, and other various electric tool sounds. Also, interspersed in the construction noises is the call of the Kookaburra. It's amazing. My late-Grandmother would sometimes say she was going to "send me to the Kookaburra's" when I was being feisty. For years I thought she made that name up. But, now I know they exist and I've heard a darn good impression of one.
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Patrick and I saw the lyrebird at the Adelaide Zoo when we were in Australia. I have a two minute clip I took of the bird, it didn't repeat any of the sounds.
I love the drill impression... and yes, Mom, I've always wanted to go live with the Kookaburros...so there! Actually living with the Lyrebird would be more fun. We could play Beatle records and enjoy the results.
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