lyrebird in Australian zoo mimics crying baby, netizens call it 'scary-amazing'; watch

Birds have an excellent quality of imitation. Several birds can sing well, while some are immensely talented at mimicking any sound. Especially parrots are ept at mimicking sounds and human langu. Similarly, a lyrebird in an Australian zoo has created a storm on internet for perfectly mimicking a crying baby. In a video shared by Taronga Zoo, a lyrebird can be seen mimicking a crying baby. sound is so uncannily similar to a crying infant that anyone can be mistaken that it's a baby crying. According to a report by Guardian, zoo authorities informed that se birds are highly talented in copying different sounds.

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Despite Australia zoo closed for visitors, lyrebird practising sound for last year

Earlier, some birds of same species were recorded producing car horns and chainsaw sounds. In case of this bird, zoo authorities said this lyrebird has been trying to copy sound of a baby crying for last year. Interestingly, zoo in Australia has been closed since first case of COVID-19 was detected in country. refore, it is still a puzzle for zoo authorities to reveal from where lyrebird listened to sound of a crying baby when zoo has been closed for visitors.
According to allaboutsbirds.org, several birds could claim to be world’s best mimic. In rth America, master mimics include mockingbirds, thrashers, and catbirds. According to bird research website, Brown Thrasher can sing up to 2,000 different songs and maybe champion mimic in rth America. 

Netizens are surprised to watch video; here are some reactions

Meanwhile, netizens are amazed to see unique talent of bird while some find  video quite funny. Since being shared with caption: "Bet you weren't expecting this wake-up call! You're t hearing things, our resident lyrebird Echo has AMAZING ability to replicate a variety of calls - including a baby's cry!", video has garnered over fifty-eight thousand views and count is still going on. "WOW! se birds are so amazing. H one nearby s ago that used to get me every time with its sound of a mobile phone ringing!" re comment of a social media user. "Love se birds, I wonder what inspired m to mimic certain sounds over ors?" commented ar user. "Echo is an amazing lyrebird to be able to pick up on a baby's cry!! I would think it really is a baby crying. Echo has pitch down to a tee. I would like to see more of Echo please," commented third user.

Watch similar video of a singing bird

Birds have inspired poets and musicians from time immemorial with ir beautiful songs, but it is rare that a bird actually joins someone to create music. In a video that surfaced on Instagram, user Kevin Carter appears to have experienced this rarity as he is seen jamming with a cockatiel named Mushroom. video shared by Carter is compiled using a duet feature on Instagram. original video of cockatiel singing was uploed on TikTok by a user named @VeggieBirbLy. Carter played keyboard and matched his tes with cockatiel's rhythm. Both artists have hilarious yet incredible expressions.

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