Crows, like parrots, are clever birds that can mimic human speech. While parrots have special brain areas for learning and making sounds, crows use their own unique brain structures to do similar things.
Nowhere is this more obvious than in this amazing story.
One day, while taking a leisurely stroll along a waterfront, Lisa Sandoval suddenly heard a voice calling out to her. Startled, she spun around, expecting to see someone nearby. However, except for a tree and a lake behind it, the path was empty.
When the voice called out again, a chill ran down Lisa’s spine. She wondered if her mind was playing tricks on her, as she explained in an interview:
“I heard someone call out to me, ‘Hello! Hello!’ I turned around and no one was there. Then I heard the voice again. ‘Hello! Hello!’ I got a little scared, then thought to myself, ‘Am I hearing things?’”
Just as Lisa began to doubt her own senses, she spotted the only other living being in sight…
It was a crow, perched confidently on a nearby branch. Lisa’s initial fear gave way to curiosity. Pausing hesitantly, she softly greeted the bird with ‘Hello.’
Much to her surprise, the crow mimicked her greeting, immediately responding with a cheerful ‘Hello! Hello!’
Intrigued by this unusual encounter, Lisa decided to investigate further. She asked around and soon discovered she wasn’t alone in meeting this extraordinary bird.
According to local rumors, a kind-hearted old man had found the crow injured many years ago. He’d nurtured it back to health in his home, caring for it and talking to it daily during its recovery.
Once the crow regained its strength, the man released it back into the wild. However, during its time under the man’s care, the bird had learned a special skill – how to say ‘hello.’
Months later, Lisa crossed paths with the friendly crow again. This time, she managed to capture the extraordinary moment on video, sharing excitedly:
“He talks but doesn’t caw.”
Even though he’d passed away years ago, the old man’s legacy continued to live on through this cheerful bird, whom Lisa affectionately called the Hello Crow, adding:
“He is around a lot, [but] I am one of the only people who have been able to capture him on video talking. He is so funny.”
If the rumors hold true, this crow’s friendly greetings might be considered echoes of the old man’s voice – a lingering reminder of his kindness and compassion. Those lucky enough to encounter the Hello Crow can still ‘hear’ his influence years after his passing.
This story is just one of many reminders of how animals can surprise us and bring joy in the most unexpected ways. Lisa’s encounters with the Hello Crow capture these special moments, highlighting the wonderful and sometimes mysterious nature of animals.