May 17, 2023

I am a Common Myna

I'm native to south Asia

I can speak multiple languages*

And don't seem to suffer aphasia.

* To quote the article linked below: "Common mynas communicate vocally with other mynas and other bird species [...] In captivity, common mynas are able to imitate human speech."

Location: Florida City

Sources: https://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Acridotheres_tristis/

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