Indian Grackle (Noun)
Meaning
Glossy black Asiatic starling often taught to mimic speech.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Indian grackle, with its striking appearance and vocal abilities, was often sought after as a prized possession by royalty in ancient India.
- It's believed that the Indian grackle is the species being referred to in some historical texts that mention the use of blackbirds that can mimic human speech.
- An Indian grackle's unique vocalization, though beautiful to some, may not always sound melodic, often including grating or cackling noises in its calls.
- Although its beautiful appearance can initially deceive observers, an Indian grackle is renowned for being extremely clever and skilled at mimicry, sometimes reproducing even short conversations.
- By 10 weeks old, Indian grackles already demonstrate exceptional abilities to learn complex mimicry of both their species-specific songs and certain types of human speech.