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Immature Alert

Mimicry is well documented in captive birds. However, many wild songbirds also employ imitation in composing songs and calls.

—G. Gordon’s Field Guide to the Birds of the Pacific Northwest

Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know. The lamb, you know, the lamb, you know.

Why, Mary loves the lamb, you know the teacher did reply.

Mary loves the lamb, you know.

Mary loves the baby crow.

Once upon a time there was a baby crow. The baby crow had a mama and a daddy.

The mama loved the little crow so much so much. The daddy loved the little crow so much so much.

Daddy loves you so much. Daddy loves you.

No, thank you, Mama! No, thank you! Too much too much too much!

Daddy loves you, little crow.