Terry the talking Raven

[RainyDayGirlx]

They are amazing birds. Not only can they mimic words but they can mimic accents as well. Rear any crow or raven around people and it will learn to speak.

[angryish]

is he still around?? wanna go see him :)

[PhreezingPoint]

Looks like someone has been paying attention in english class.

[Jhensy2012]

One of the most amazing moments of my life was at the Tower of London. My brother and I had smoked a fatty beforehand, and we were just relaxing on a bench when one of the ravens sauntered up, jumped on a railing next to us, and calmly wished us "Good morning". We were absolutely shocked, then we laughed and laughed, saying "Dude, did that just happen?" The laughing Chinese couple near us confirmed to us that they heard it too. True story!

[evilegg288]

So not only can it perfectly imitate human speech, but it does so in a distinct English accent? Brilliant!!

[shairaptor]

Raven's are amazing! Animals indeed have a soul, feelings, intelligence and consciousness. :)

[jakicevic]

that's so raven3>

[pROTPANDA]

HAHAHAHHAHA! EPIC

[birdflue93]

I Love Terry

[spotman30]

i like turd?

[friendzypro]

@spotman30 hello sir?

[FragZone]

even my budgie can mimmick my voice so i believe in this

[TheMicrocat]

I love that deep voice so many Ravens seem to have. Neat.

[PickledBeatnik]

no way is that real??? Can ravens really mimic voices so well?

[EmperorofCartoons]

@PickledBeatnik Yes its real and yes they can, as can crows.

[squirrelette1982]

i can't believe it's the same terry i saw at Tilgate park.still hasn't changed.that brings back so many memories

[DCLeadboot]

Is that for real, or just a convincing lip-synch? O_o

[GuyMcpersonLol]

train it to say nevermore :D

[ciho06tr]

OMG!

[sarahmallinson]

Aww I love Terry. Just uploaded a video myself actually as he now says ARSE. Filmed it ages ago and just wanted to shove it up here as I got a new mobile and didn't wanna lose it. Loooooovvve Terry!

[FeyCore]

I don't swear this is a joke, because I'm sure this is a hand breeding and a wrong coined bird.

Have you found him as a chicken?

[RPSteve]

Is this a joke or what? LOL If this is for real, that bird is so well spoken. And he's got a real British accent.

[CalvinLamb]

was that the bird talking

[Rundogrun1189]

Gee, I wonder.

[imbo8w]

I piss myself laughing evry time i see terry at tilgate

[Zakerandsaisu]

"Nevermore!"

[scorchedcandy]

If the raven said that it would be so awesome!

[imbo8w]

is this at tilgate park

[thestrugglewithin]

better than 90% of parrots in speach there terry!

[sazzy890]

thats bloody awesome :p

[IntelligentCrow]

This video would rock if there was no fencing in it.

[Cheyenne17124]

Not really a surprise. Ravens, starlings, etc. all fall under the corvidae family, which are incredibly smart. Mynas are a type of starling, and are rumored to be some of the best talkers in the world.

[baleenfilms]

I love Terry xD

[generatrix999]

Ravens used be everywhere on the planet.

[Sturnusvulgaris]

Terry is darling! Incidentally, there are many birds other than parrots who can speak human words. I in fact know of an English Sparrow who speaks human words, in context even! I have two pet Starlings that both speak quite clearly. Right now, Cheerio the Starling is sitting behind me saying, "Hey there feather butt!" over and over again.

[trowuttatwo]

He be a Cockney if I am not mistaken - beautiful beautiful bird. I have 8 talking starlings and they are incredible mimics too. I cannot tell if it is one of my starlings of my hubby talking they are such a great mimic!!! One of my starlings likes to yell "WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" - so funny, and he loves to do it when someone goes into the bathroom. Aussie Kids Author - Susan Macauley

[jamminluke]

hes in tilgate isnt he! i live 2 mins away from him hes sooooo awesome

[ccoraxfan]

Of course it's not a joke! Ravens are very good at this.

[sirchrisk]

Nice i only thought parrot were able to mimick

[TroyaE117]

What a great voice, and an English accent!!!

[CapnBlackbird]

Wow! Where's this raven located?

[Gruntshooter]

England

[ScottRamone73]

I've read that ravens can do this!! Brought mucho joy into my world!!

[omowomo]

hard to believe, but it's not a joke.

[TelperionMoon]

really??? it's hard to tell whether it's a joke or not.. if not, that raven has a great speaking voice!

[cerberus144]

He has a better speaking voice than I do!