mynah
Chatty Asian bird
A mynah is a stocky, dark-feathered bird native to southern Asia, known for its ability to mimic human speech.
Several species exist, but the hill mynah is most prized as a pet for its vocal talents.
Also spelled myna.
The mynah repeated every word we said.
Glossy gregarious passerine
- songbirdMelodious perching avian
- aviaryLarge enclosure for birds
- perchResting spot for birds
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
feathers · beak · wings · nest · flock · roost · avian · ornithology
Producing speech aloud
- imitationCopy of the original
- parrotSpeech-mimicking tropical bird
- echoReflected sound wave
- mimicOne who copies others
vocalization · copycat · whistling · repetition · speech · sounds · phrases · voice
Showing mental quickness
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
- trainableAble to be taught
- cognitiveRelating to thinking
- perceptiveQuick to understand
quick-witted · problem-solving · resourceful · cunning · adaptable
Harmful creature or nag
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
- introducedMade formally acquainted
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
- scavengerSeeker of refuse
opportunist · nuisance · bold · commensal · thriving
starling
Glossy gregarious passerine
plumage · feathers · beak · wings · nest · flock · roost · avian · ornithology · flight
talking
Producing speech aloud
mimic · vocalization · copycat · whistling · repetition · speech · sounds · phrases · voice · learning
clever
Showing mental quickness
perceptive · quick-witted · problem-solving · resourceful · cunning · adaptable
pest
Harmful creature or nag
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
- introducedMade formally acquainted
- adaptationFitting to new conditions
scavenger · opportunist · nuisance · bold · commensal · thriving
- birdsrobin, crow, eagle, owl, duck
- domestic birdschicken, hen, rooster, goose, duck
- urban wildlifepigeon, house mouse, brown rat, house sparrow, rat
- Asian BirdsJapanese crane, junglefowl, babbler, barbet, broadbill
- aviarycanary, finch, parakeet, budgie, lovebird
- South Asian WildlifeAsian elephant, Bengal tiger, elephant, tiger, rhino