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Ravens are extremely intelligent birds.
Studies have demonstrated that at four months old the sleek black birds haveintelligence equivalent to that of adult apes.
Mischief, a charming crow trained byPaige Davis, had a particular talent for human speech.
Though Mischief the white-necked raven passed in April 2020, he had 20 years of a marvelous avian life.
The bird lived at theWorld Bird Sanctuaryin Valley Park, Missouri.
The sanctuary is devoted to conservation, rehabilitation, and education.
A licensed falconer, Davis trained the bird toretrieve and stackthe colorful rings made for human children.
Ravens can make over 100 specific vocalizations.
They are among the many species of birds which can mimic human words.
TheAfrican grey parrotis the most verbose, but starlings, magpies, and parakeets can all copy humans.
Mischieflike many of his fellow chatty birdsdisplayed other fascinating behaviors.
Stay tuned onInstagramto continue learning about these brilliant birds.
