Parrots Mimic Shutter Sounds: Why Can't Japanese Phones Silence Them?

Parrots are renowned for their ability to mimic human language, but their mimicry skills extend far beyond words. By repeatedly exposing them to specific phrases or sounds, parrots can naturally remember and imitate them. This mimicry isn't limited to language; any sound can become a target for their imitation. Recently, a Japanese netizen discovered that their parrot began mimicking the shutter sound and video recording effects of a smartphone, likely due to frequent photo and video sessions.

What's even more fascinating is that other Japanese parrot owners have reported similar phenomena. One user, known as "Fish Cake", shared that whenever they opened the camera app on their phone and pointed it at their parrot, the bird would stop singing and start making a peculiar sound. This sound closely resembled the camera shutter noise, which is often unavoidable on Japanese smartphones due to settings that prevent the sound from being turned off. "Fish Cake" speculated that the frequent photo sessions might have led the parrot to unconsciously memorize and mimic the "click" sound.

Upon closer inspection, the video also seemed to capture the parrot mimicking the sound of starting a video recording. This led to humorous speculations about whether the parrot was "taking pictures" or "recording videos" on its own. The video quickly went viral, with other parrot owners coming forward to share similar experiences. "My parrot also makes this sound whenever I open the camera app," one owner noted. Another added, "My parrot mimics the shutter sound too."

This phenomenon highlights the remarkable ability of parrots to learn and mimic sounds from their environment, even those as specific as camera noises. While it might seem surprising, it underscores the intelligence and adaptability of these birds.

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