Fable the Raven | Did you know Ravens can talk?!

Hello everyone :) I'm back after a five year gap, wow!
Look out for loads of new content on my falconry birds in the coming weeks.
However this video today is all about a very special bird of mine I'd like you to meet. She's not a bird of prey but she's very awesome in her own way and I am planning a mini series all about her.
Fable is a two year old raven. She is captive bred and I hand reared her from just a few weeks old.
Ravens can live over 40 years so she has a lot of time ahead of her to learn. She can already articulate over 50 words and noises and loves to solve puzzles and hide/bury her favourite things - more on that in the next videos.
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*For those of you who have questions about why I keep birds...*
If you are about to write "SET HER FREE SHE SHOULD BE IN THE WILD"...please watch this video. It explains all about her:
• Fable the Raven | Q&A ...
I am a falconer. All of my birds are captive bred, not wild, but they free fly on a daily basis. And my birds of prey hunt with me.
The bars on her aviary are to stop her climbing. If I was to use square mesh she would climb up and push her lovely wing and tail feathers through the wire and break/damage them. Bars allow her to see out (she likes to stick her head out to see what I'm doing) but keeps her in good condition. She free flies too, however sometimes when I open the doors of her aviary she can't be bothered to go out. Ravens like what they know and to her, her aviary is her territory and safe space!
Our falconry birds have long lifespans compared to wild birds because we are able to give them a good diet everyday, vet care if ever needed, and plenty of free flying, whilst helping them avoid dangers their wild counterparts would come across.
Around 80% of wild birds of prey will not survive beyond a year old, and the average lifespan is around 3 years. Our captive bred birds can live well into their 30s and 40s, sometimes longer. My oldest bird is 33, and is expected to live around 40 years.
Falconry techniques allow us to successfully rescue injured wild birds of prey and release them as strong, fit individuals. Falconers spend a lot of time working with wild bird of prey projects conserving some very endangered species.
Don't forget to like & share, and let me know what you'd like to see and learn about in the comments below.
See you all soon!
Amy x

[@FalconryAndMe]

Before you say SHE SHOULD BE FREE - she is! If you have questions like... - why fable is in an aviary - why I use bars rather than mesh (so she doesn't damage her feathers) - does she free fly (yes!) Then please watch this video where I explain more about her life: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYDaoal8qb6Wiq8 If you enjoyed this video and want to see more of Fable in action talking and playing, watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3aWl2V-lJqgjrc kzbin.info/www/bejne/inu9Z3yJmtqNrq8

[@karsonlusi]

Honestly she couldn't be in better hands than yours. ♥️♥️ Loved it. Wanna see more.

[@yevheniishyshko7961]

Thank you, I never knew I needed this.

[@questioneverything32]

Yevhenii Shyshko Yes!! Me too. That was so great!

[@infallibleblue]

Some people are just new to your channel so they have lots of questions and sadly some assumptions. Just refer them to the other videos for answers. Keep up the great job.

[@1991jdclark]

Yes if she wanted to leave she would.

[@arg7380]

Lady: *Kissed raven* Raven: *Woow* *Everybody liked that*

[@iamgoo]

Plot twist: The ladys name is raven and the actual raven is a lady

[@stevens5541]

Beastiality

[@terrorkaze486]

Corona liked this

[@orca3432]

2:27

[@brennakeene3988]

Ikea bird tho

[@fujoshi7622]

Raven: Boop boop Lady: boop boop Me alone in 1am: boop boop

[@lobrundell4264]

me: *clicking noises*

[@candelariabulacio3425]

the demon in the room: boop boop

[@Fredjo]

@@candelariabulacio3425 :DDD

[@thomascampbell350]

ASF-69 literally me

[@zageous]

Your murderer behind you: *_boop boop_*

[@jedits2256]

“Ravens mimic sounds they hear” *demonic grudge growling* Uh oh

[@doriantietz2222]

😂😂😂😂

[@cortezyvonne]

😂😂😂lmao

[@mandydow5740]

Greetin 🤣🤣🤣

[@lorencelaflair4306]

Yea my raven started to imitate pornhub intro sound when my parents are around.

[@antje246]

😂😂😂

[@annakobuk3618]

Fable: "I am the Darkness". Also Fable: "But I am cute. Boop Boop".

[@BeatmasterAC]

Ravens, the ultimate symbols of death and Darkness. Fable: "Boop Boop"

[@MrWilur]

I known now what to say when darkness and death will come ;) Simply boop boop :)

[@heikevoigt7825]

That is absolut nonsens!🤣 That is the idea of the Middle Age. Ravens are very intelligent bird, they are not symbols of death and darkness. These are only imaginations of people, these birds are wonderfull and intelligent and they are very social, They take care of their family members. The Raven have strong relationship and the couple get together until death. Don t discrimenate with your superstition.

[@vladdracul5072]

@@AP500yd As Heike Voigt correctly said: it's medieval superstition. Ravens and crows can be and are anywhere, not necessarily where or when something died. Ravens are opportunists, scavenging when the opportunity arises, which happened more often in the Middle Age with its frequent wars.

[@Roodj1]

But a group of crows is called a murder.

[@kel5710]

@@heikevoigt7825 The original post was a joke.

[@esmeiquer1585]

Teach her to say "finally got used to this body"

[@fangirl3086]

No, "Help I've been turned into a bird!"

[@romanimafia3041]

Absolutely!

[@normacunningham8913]

😂😂😂

[@ralfhoffmann2487]

Absolutely love Ravens and Fable is gorgeous!

[@HollywoodColt]

Why?

[@zerrierslizer1]

hey! i'm a Norwegian, and when i was a child around the age of 4 and up to 9, my best friend was a Raven i fed every day. i named him Hugin from the Legend of Odin's Ravens, and he used to talk with me and LOVED being cuddled and pettet. i miss him incredibly much... my dad ended up shooting Hugin after he thought i was being attacked by him, when in reality i had hidden crumbs in several different pockets for him to find as a little game i like to play with him... i never really forgave him for that either as he did not accept that i called it a friend and he called me "Crazy for being friends with wild animals." i really wish to get myself another Raven as a pet so i can relive those good old days. Edit: i taught it my name even. it used to give me a pretty jolly "Heeelloo Erik!" everytime i met him. i miss him so much!!

[@StefanCreates]

that's fucked up :(

[@zerrierslizer1]

@@StefanCreates what was? the fact that it was my only friend at the time or that my dad killed it?

[@sleazybtd]

Don't get another one as a pet. Get one as a friend.

[@zerrierslizer1]

@@sleazybtd if i could, i would, no doubt. but atm where i live i can't. no places for him to stay safely. when i get my own house tho then i can build an area where he can be and thrive without any danger.

[@danyr1886]

Maaan, that's so sad 😥 what a pity that your dad was in that mindset... Although I think it's really nice that you had the chance of having such cool, "unusual" and loving friend, what a great bond you two shared ✨

[@coecludd]

Honestly, Fable is so lovely to watch. I'm amazed how interactive she is. Thanks Falconry And Me for sharing Fable with the world.

[@FalconryAndMe]

You're very welcome ☺️

[@Ikcatcher]

Outside, I look serious, but inside I’m Boop boop

[@kristitaylor5790]

Oh my Gosh that is sooo me!😋

[@AniSepherd972]

the 666 likes

[@susannabonke8552]

Me either.

[@SeanFerree]

😁😁

[@STRING3R]

*bang bang* pssh nothin personnel kid

[@budgiebeans1138]

Imagine walking alone in a forest at night and then you hear this raven quietly say “bo0p b0Op”

[@kgsz]

"boohoo! Are you scared yet?":)

[@PopeRocket]

Funny you'd mention that. We were walking near a clear cut here in the Pacific Northwest and heard, very clearly, 'Boop-boop' from a tree ahead of us. I replied and got more than one 'boop boop' in return. Is that a common vocalization for corvids or have people been teaching them?

[@PeachPlastic]

@@PopeRocket Maybe it could be mimicking a sound they heard often. In Australia, they found that a lyre birds learnt to repeat sounds from a construction site and then went on to teach it to other lyre birds even after the construction was done. The "boop boop" sound could exist somewhere in the environment of their territory (or someone regularly feeds and talks to them?). What a cool story! :)

[@wakeupluv]

🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@Rotceev]

I would shit my pants, when at night in the forest it would say: "gimme a kiss"

[@jaffasholva7738]

I have the privilege of taking care of an older raven couple. I don't think they've had much real interaction before and somehow they showed an interest in me. I am pretty much a noob at this, but the wildlife centre where they live lets us do our thing. I bought a big bag of toys today and i can't wait to see their reactions. This video series with Fable has taught me many new things so thank you Fable and Amy!

[@erwinj9697]

Awesome, I worked with injured/orphaned crows/jackdaws cleaning their enclosure and feeding them and there is nothing like getting swarmed by dozens of corvids. Made me feel a bit in touch of my Frisian ancestors who shared many beliefs in Nordic/Germanic beliefs

[@jaffasholva7738]

@@erwinj9697 That's cool. I'm Dutch myself and my sister is Frisian. There is something mystical about these creatures. They almost went extinct in Europe. I am so happy they are coming back. Bless you for helping out.

[@gnaruto7769]

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[@SongOfSongsOneTwelve]

My mother had a whole bunch of different birds when we were kids and this raven’s birdy language is communicating how much she loves her keeper. She’s playfully tugging on her coat and rubbing her head against her, with that low, long ahhhhhhhhh coo. Fable definitely is younger and more playful and is absolutely trying to get attention for treats and cuddles. 🥰

[@tamlandipper29]

"As smart as a seven year old child" A curious child. With pliers.

[@stephenviterbo1351]

And a voice recorder. And a megaphone.

[@thiccboiobunga2088]

*and he can fly*

[@KadurOrdo]

Didnt she say "2 years old"? 😳

[@ActivEthan]

Kadur Ordo 7

[@KadurOrdo]

@@ActivEthan Damn, my hearing seems to be broken.

[@HoriaNeagu]

Human: Finally managed to teach my raven a few human words. Raven: It's hopeless. This human just cannot learn any raven words.

[@secretname3897]

4:26 and 4:45 it seriously looks and sounds PRECISELY as though Fable's trying to get Mom to repeat what Fable is saying. It went exactly like when Mom was trying to get Fable to say "wow" or "boop boop" Then Fable just kind of " :| "

[@nikolashall9993]

You need to really listen closely and watch who is doing the talking to who

[@hemiedwards217]

Boop boop

[@Sk0lzky]

Idk about corvids but certain birds of prey, cats and dogs love when you imitate them in proper contexts, really helps in bonding. Perhaps there's something to it? :D

[@moroseloki1912]

I was thinking the dude the plays snape

[@MythicSuns]

"she's as clever as a 7 year old child" Raven: "SHUTUP AND GIVE ME YOUR HAIR!"

[@milele7703]

Awww Fable melts my heart. She is absolutely adorable and very very beautiful. Thanks for sharing x

[@RoseMary41124]

My great grandfather used to have a Raven called Peepers, he was free to roam but always came back to my great grandfather's house. Unfortunately the words he learned were of the more colorful vernacular since my great grandfather was in the Navy. When he passed, there was a news article about a Raven sitting in the downtown square calling pedestrians motherf*ckers and sons of b*tches. 😂Peepers missed him.

[@gc1097]

Oh my 😳 that so hilarious 😭😂

[@bulgalin]

😂😂😂😂 bro... this is funny

[@bobbypham5706]

Lol What a character your great grand dad was!

[@RoseMary41124]

He was. 😂To keep the kids in line, he would tell em be good or Peepers will get you. 😂

[@glitterhoney]

Rose War what a great story

[@nightvisiongoggles]

Imagine a crow or raven learning how to swear, then goes back into the wild to teach other birds.

[@anridapu]

nightvisiongoggles1 😆😂👍

[@fynntasticmovienight]

nightvisiongoggles1 and then they group up and collectively overthrow the humans now that we’re in social distancing o.o

[@reggie9897]

They be all "fuck you!" to random passerbys😂

[@deathshade2969]

nightvisiongoggles1 “Aren’t you a cute little fella’?” “ *FUCK YOU* “

[@monomae]

My great uncle used to have a crow that cussed at people that knocked on the front door.

[@Jordan-se2ph]

I never thought a raven could be as cute as a parrot

[@serenasaystoday]

She is so sweet the way she shows her head to be scratched. What a cutie and so smart!

[@pennejay]

"It's been about 3 months, but I've finally got the human to say 'boop boop".

[@winowarrior9392]

nice one

[@LOLAAUM]

😄

[@malakaiischaotic]

LMFAO

[@claudiapank9762]

Ha ha haaaaa....great!!

[@benliftin4awhile]

Lmao good one

[@Nevict]

Her: "she is mimicking me." Her crow: "WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"

[@1WEareBUFO1]

sounds like a burp lol

[@Nevict]

@ My bad.

[@angelfish1506]

@ Ravens are crows. It's a subspecies.

[@Hj4a]

@@angelfish1506 Really? I thought both ravens and crows were corvids. Though in Sweden we call them "crow-birds". Magpies, jackdaws, rooks etc.

[@angelfish1506]

@@Hj4a It might be that crows are a subspecies of ravens but I'm pretty sure they're somewhat related.

[@jayc3110]

That was so delightful to watch. Two wonderful beings interacting. Thank you and best wishes.

[@ericbraaten480]

She is the coolest bird, your relationship with her though is beyond words ! Amazing.

[@dora9487]

Woman: *gives a raven kiss* Raven: WOW

[@claireandersongrahamkeller2744]

yes! that was cute!

[@debbiethemadbee]

“Mwah”

[@KbIPbIL0]

lmao this is so surpising

[@Disassteroid]

Raven: *starts demonically growling as it attempts to open a portal to the void realm* Bird lady: "that's really nice! Wow."

[@ironbomb6753]

That's funny! 😂👍 Good one😎

[@tatyana137]

🤣

[@dreamychaviv6681]

I think it's trying to catch her eyes by acting like a kid who want's attention or something.

[@alienindisguise5546]

"What she's doing is mimicking me." You daemonically growl around your birbs

[@teaareuh]

Boop boop

[@kevinknight470]

Love that Fable, years spent in wilderness areas has taught me how intelligent these birds are. Thanks for sharing, God bless.

[@youkie5321]

She wanted your full attention and she was letting you know! *lol* Fable is such a precious little sweetheart. You go FABLE! 💗😁🦜 😁💗 Thanks for sharing

[@FoxAzureOfficial]

I once heard a "Hello" while walking down the street in my town. Looked around, saw nobody thought "What the...?" Then heard it again "Hello" I looked up to the source, and it was a crow. I bolted home and looked up "Can crows talk" just to make sure I wasn't crazy.

[@sgtrpcommand3778]

Fox Azure XD I was just thinking about how creepy this could be if you didn’t know where it was coming from.

[@Tanouuuu]

wow

[@daydream324]

That would have been my reaction!

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

Yup, my Dad had a pet crow in the wild woods of eastern Quebec back in the 1930s and for sure it could say things to him.

[@LuminousLead]

Boop boop

[@peekeyeseek]

"really careful what I say in front of her" Burps freely.

[@jolly_39]

When I was a kid, the zoo in the city my grandparents live had a raven that could talk. The bird kept repeating the word "*sshole". Imagine about 10 elementary schoolers yelling "*sshole" because the bird repeated that word instantly. Much to their parents delight, of course.

[@TheUtuber999]

I would teach her to say "fuck you" while burping - that's where the real talent is.

[@tagrisaj3344]

@@jolly_39 Your grandparents lived in a zoo? Are they secretly dinosaurs?

[@dsmr3297]

@@tagrisaj3344 the zoo in the city they lived in

[@jamesbizs]

Tagris AJ dinosaurs? Why is that the direction you went?

[@user-ed5sw9fj4t]

I'm so glad I found your channel and that you're educating people on these amazing birds!

[@bobdesf4469]

It's nice to see your videos! The bond look so strong between you and your birds. I enjoy looking people and animals sharing their lives.

[@blakemoreno776]

Everybody gangsta til the bird says “Nevermore”

[@stabby5422]

LMFAOOOO. Doood why's that actually funny?😭😂 Only someone who knows of Edgar Allan Poe would laugh at this👌

[@JobForAMaxboy]

@@stabby5422 everyone alive would get the reference...

[@stabby5422]

@@JobForAMaxboy honestly that depends on who you're talking about. I dont hear any kids around my school cracking out edgar allan poe jokes..🤣😅

[@tonibauer2405]

@@JobForAMaxboy I only wish that were true. I bet over half the people under 40 would not.

[@Ty-rt6fq]

@@tonibauer2405 we have to read the it in school

[@sylfan1]

Raven: "Boop Boop" Me: "Awww..." Raven: "Wow." Me: *melts*

[@gal3xystar]

God same XD ❤

[@wherethewatermeetstheshade]

So true

[@jimmyhopkins3929]

Huginn and Muninn: boop boop

[@jothePianoMaster13]

You: makes cheesy comment Me: shut up

[@multifandomthot2082]

Joseph Palmquist you : being negative Me : shut up 😃😃

[@madisonvahle873]

Oh I adore her so much. This is absolutely wonderful to show what incredible skills they have. ❤️❤️

[@lorofcb3]

The kiss followed by her 'Wow' just made my day a whole lot better 😍

[@wendyromero78]

Everyone: ravens are the image of evil and death Raven: . . . BOOP BOOP

[@Leukick]

lmao nice one 😂

[@gardenlover9663]

Ravens are amazing survivors. I love them. One day a few hundred of them were in the trees in my front yard and on the wires, too. It was fantastic.

[@JacobthePoshPotato]

Not evil, just death. They are carrion eaters.

[@lhtyeehaw1319]

Teach a murder of ravens to say run and release them into a town

[@johnyoung2645]

Corvid-19

[@bloodriver3lol962]

Trainer: "Boop boop" Raven: *demonic grudge noises* Nope.

[@rams6992]

Matches your avi

[@aarohansharma4551]

Bruh seriously. That Grudge sound would scare the living daylights out of anyone who doesn't know

[@ZACHANDJACKSZACHSMAFIA]

I noticed that too? That baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa was so long and it's the first it does of it, it is smart but yet I see the devil or a demon when I hear that!!?? XD -JACK

[@Katie-mw7pd]

The bird is also saying “boop boop”

[@michaelcortez6596]

I think that was a purring sound just like what cats do..

[@MyLife-lg6tg]

What a fantastic bird! Keep the videos coming. She's a natural performer, and so are you!

[@TheRockMorton]

Many thanks for sharing this beautiful story about your relationship with Fable the raven. I've been wiping tears of joy from my eyes during the video.

[@fredrickholster4105]

Hello how are you doing?

[@leestringer]

I prefer listening to them talk over parrots, because they have a deeper voice. More human, which is kind of creepy in a cool way.

[@timbenzel1751]

They actually just mimic their owner or other things they hear so the voice would match whatever sound or person they are copying.

[@leestringer]

@@timbenzel1751 yeah, it seems like parrots dont have the ability to get their voice as deep though. I could be wrong.

[@butterychicken5255]

@@leestringer parrot owner here! Parrots have their own voices, budgie voices are low while indian ring necked parrots have very high pitched voices! Quakers have squeaky voices so it depends alot on the species. Ravens do have smoother voices which is why it's so pleasing to hear them

[@leestringer]

@@butterychicken5255 Cool. Thanks.

[@barnabasstewart4104]

Budgies and African Greys can get pretty low lol

[@Smellslikegelfling]

Her voice is even more clear than a parrot. It sounds convincingly human when she talks.

[@belle4126]

SkeksisRule yeah I noticed it too

[@sadlittleangel4469]

im convinced they r demons or sumn . past lifes of humans LOL

[@1WEareBUFO1]

she's a bit obnoxious, lol.

[@wvmike7008]

You haven't heard an African grey talk of you think that. I literally can not tell the difference between our grey and my wife when the bird is talking. I have had many conversations with the wife over the years only to find out I was talking to the bird. Fable does speak pretty clearly. Crows are awesome.

[@mattheide2775]

Thanks to this video I've learned so much about Ravens. Recently I spent a fortnight in a State Forrest in Washington. A mated pair of Ravens were teaching their yearling to fly the wind. Also the most interesting behavior that I saw was the "arial defence" classes. The calls and responses were beautiful as they patrolled and hunted. I wouldn't know that if it weren't for Fable!

[@user-ug2yz6vb7p]

A beautiful companion you have! So special is your bond. 😊

[@antza2]

"Hi" Raven: *GRUDGE NOISE*

[@timhooper1557]

lol I thought that too! xD

[@psychologicalsigma9917]

I really enjoy that noise. If u understand meditation and ohm noise. I think that's their pure noise 😉

[@mmmadame]

my parrot does the same noise when he feels comfy

[@xyoungdipsetx]

Antza2 so cute lol

[@jennieeveleighlamond]

"She's about as intelligent as a seven year old child" Pulling on your hair clothing and trying to get mum to pay attention to her...even her naughty behavior is just like a kid! Thank you for sharing this.

[@ruthsaralam4055]

My cockatoos are behaving in exactly the same way, talking, pulling on clothing preening attacking the phone , just to get attention. You simply have to love and admire birds. They don't love us, because we force them, its not possible !!!their love is always freely given

[@paxwallacejazz]

Well an African Grey has a 4 yr old human level intellegence.

[@elchanan3755]

She keeps on scratches her head or her cheek naughty raven she's beautiful and playful

[@-M0LE]

That’s ridiculous tryin to compare humans age with animals We haven’t mastered any animals languages but they understand us

[@user-fx4hp2em8s]

@@-M0LE that fact isn't coming from thin air though, it's backed by research and that is where it comes from. they have done many studies and experiments on corvids (more specifically crows and ravens) and determined their intelligence to be equivalent to that of a seven year olds.

[@j.szelecz2530]

WONDERFUL share ! Fable has a STUNNING side profile , and so SHINY too , she's well cared for and such a personality ! ------- YOU HAVE DONE WELL raising her , KUDOS to your Humane Nature and generosity of heart ! ------- from. Canada. J.

[@Steve-K.G.]

That's really cute, and "Boop Boop" makes me smile 🙂

[@StuftBanana]

So Poe’s raven may have actually said, “nevermore.” 🥂🖖🏼

[@brittanylehman5104]

Especially if one hung around Edgar allen Poe long ago. /(3

[@elissao.6585]

This comment gives me life😂

[@zogthehog]

There's a clip of one saying it somewhere on youtube I think

[@snukums02]

😂

[@mladen7641]

Poe: Hey, when are you going to start talking? Raven: Nevermore!

[@Ponera-Sama]

Imagine teaching your raven to say "DID YOU KNOW RAVENS CAN TALK?"

[@RuthlessDutchman]

Imagine teaching your raven to say "I'm finally getting used to this body"

Lol, that would scared shit out of me :D

[@nnooooooooooooo]

"Help! They turned me into a bird!"

[@Ponera-Sama]

"WHY IS MY NAME SPELLED WITH A Q???"

[@Soren9302]

@@Ponera-Sama I CAN TURN INTO A BIIRRD! RUBY

[@garrettgisburne3746]

I love her!!! Aren’t corvids some of the smartest birds on the planet? Also crows can talk too. Corvids are my favorite kind of birds!!

[@laatmaasquanariin3945]

Pretty sure they are the smartest birds

[@JubioHDX]

The smartest group overall, Crows being the smartest and also able to mimic as you mentioned but Ravens have a much wider range of noises that they can mimic because of their larger size and deeper natural voices

[@CantTellYou]

@@JubioHDX It is interesting how well they can mimic both a higher-pitched voice for one person as well as a deep voice of, say, a large man. But they won't all do it, will they? I get that "training"/conditioning plays a big part in it but even for people who take care of multiple ravens, it seems like only 1 or 2 of the group will tend to mimic their person/s. Is that just due to different levels intelligence? Or is it just a social/personality difference? I've always wondered this.

[@GroomingByRudy]

Thank you so much for this video,we came across it last year when we found a baby sparrow..We love watching your videos,and all the birds you work with are amazing,and beautiful..Thank God for people like you,that work so hard to teach,and save these precious creatures.

[@lydiakies9053]

Who wants to break it to Poe that he got it wrong? Ravens don't say "never more." They say " boop boop" and "wow!"

[@kathleenkarsten5739]

Lydia Kies 😂😂😂Crack me up!

[@misterturkturkle]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHq7kGmKd8qjnpI

[@IHaveSpearHandslol]

"wow"

[@thirstfast1025]

Hahaha! She has to start saying "never more" around her all the time!!!

[@Emiliapocalypse]

Quoth the raven, “boop boop, wow!”

[@iwasadeum]

When I was going to college, I had to walk fairly far every day to get to class. Lots of ravens hung out around the neighborhoods I walked through, and they loved dropping walnuts onto the road for passing by cars to crack open. Every now and then, I'd go stomp on one of the walnuts to crack it open for them. By the end of my 4 years, I frequently had ravens sitting on the ground near dropped walnuts waiting for me to crack them open. Amazing birds, for sure!

[@javyassassin13]

They were gonna murder you

[@nairinocea9693]

You were known as the nutcracker, in their flock.

[@KCMS-2023]

So extraordinary to see the walnut cracking, I have seen this documented by scientists

[@chlexiel.1022]

I love that story

[@knightmare21627]

So you were known as nutcracker amongst their circles?

[@All-fire-baby405]

She is absolutely stunning Amy! I just found your channel and I’m excited to explore it further. 🖤

[@JojoJere]

I love the way she smiles!

[@ylpinko98]

Her bird speaks in the owner's voice!!! I couldn't even tell the difference between their voices 😱

[@ghiggs8389]

Former neighbor across the street had a macaw on the porch. It learned the voices of many of our neighbors and would spend the day saying random things in those voices, including laughter... Occasionally unsettling.

[@Jnssy]

@@ghiggs8389 that’s actually amazing hahahha

[@jacobleb420]

It makes sense that they would imitate voices, since they are basically mimicking what they hear.

[@jamespfitz]

Who else's voice would it mimic?

[@omerc10696]

Exactly my thought! I was wondering if the owner was repeating herself or if it was Fable.

[@squidwardshouse5431]

Fable: Practices black metal vocals* Also Fable: *boop boop*

[@65fhd4d6h5]

A raven doing metal growls is as metal as it gets.

[@Mike__Oxlong]

She's beautiful. Incredible that she can be so docile around humans. I half expected her to pluck your eye out of your head at any moment.

[@matthewfuture]

I absolutely love her! Oh, and the bird too, lol. No, to be real, it is amazing, to learn that ravens can speak. It has opened up a whole new world for me. I've seen other vids with Fable and others, and she is the best IMHO.

[@alon3929]

Raven:Wow Her: "Wow" thats a good one Raven: *Demon noices *

[@sclogse1]

Noises.

[@keithyj11]

Get out haha

[@GoodHydration]

"wow, that's noice. boop boop."

[@RoyArrowood]

@ὁ Λόγος correct

[@missyb9438]

What’s a noice?

[@charlie1111]

Sweet Fable: "Hello! Boop boop" Scary Fable: **grudge noise**

[@JuOn_Off]

That was exatly that

[@michaelthomas9355]

That was the best part to me

[@Ryaurezh]

I took it as a belch

[@kerreill]

If she did that in the middle of the night, in the dark, i would run!

[@NucleaRaptor]

2spooky4me

[@robertdipaola3447]

Ravens have incredible memories, and are very grateful to those who love them!!!

[@carobu1776]

Actually, I did not know ravens could speak. This bird is really amazing! And so are you for caring for these birds so well. Blessings! Boop boop!!

[@KomandarmKnuckles]

My grandfather had a raven when I was a kid, he found him in the ground after he fell from his nest, mother didn't give a sht for hours, so he ended up taking him into our home (my mother divorced when I was born, so her parents moved in with us and we lived together). We left the window open, he flied whenever he wanted to, my grandpa built him a "house" which he'd get into at night, he absolutely dominated our cat, don't get me wrong, they liked each other, cuddled, but make no mistake, he was the boss, and the cat knew it. I loved the cheeky demon, that little bastard gave me so many incredible memories, he'd come out of nowhere holding a haircomb and sit on my shoulder, only to have my grandma come running after him seconds later to get it back. When I look back, it's just magical to have been able to be part of that guy's family. He had a foul mouth tho, shit, now I miss him Edit: He's still alive, he's around 12 now, I'm 20, we took him in when I was 8, but since I don't live with my grandparents anymore, I don't get to see him often, but he's still as smug as always

[@5sieben2.15]

What a beautiful story. I'd love to have a raven in the family. Greetings from Munich

[@haroldsherrill5883]

I have an old family photo from the late 1800s, all lined up in front of their farmhouse with a black “spot” above in a tree - my great grandmother’s pet raven. Was said to talk, visit and take objects at will. Influenced my grandmother so that she had a myna for years that my uncle taught to say many things embarrassing to the ladies.

[@reginolflowers7165]

Man what a story. Next time you see little raven say hi from florida.

[@jarikinnunen1718]

Some birds throw weakest chick out of nest for benefit of other, who make dirty job.

[@MadLikeDog]

Hello~ I had the pleasure of a pet raven for many years, one that I rescued after a freak thunderstorm, found just a juvenile with a bright yellow beak Highly intelligent and a marvelous creature to behold ~thx

[@dinnerwithfranklin2451]

Fable is beautiful. Thank you for this

[@sweetartz4411]

She should be filmed all the time. Love her! 🖤

[@elainehill6504]

I had a funny raven encounter a couple weeks ago. I was taking a walk through the neighborhood, and saw two ravens sitting on a tree branch, just making the normal grumbling noises. Then I heard a very clear meow coming from the tree. I stopped and looked, thinking a cat was up the tree, bu no, just the two birds. It kept meowing, and I was surprised at how realistic it was, and was wondering why a raven would be meowing at me. Then I noticed a big fluffy cat wandering in the yard, looking in the bushes and getting annoyed trying to find where the other cat was. It seemed clear that the raven was doing it just to annoy the cat haha, made me laugh.

[@ShigekiHizashi]

Yes! They will absolutely do this!!

[@pjbottoms839]

God bless

[@MawiyahJ]

Elaine Hill yes, ravens love to tease!

[@sharan5092]

Hilarious, Thanks!

[@pohandrek8182]

when i'm on the balcony and i see a cat, i always start meowing like they do when in heat and without fail they always start to run near my voice and start meowing back !! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@samwallaceart288]

They are a bird, with a seven year old human’s intelligence, with wings, with a cat’s nihilistic attitude, with a death beak. My policy: Never piss off the raven.

[@JadetheGoober]

Befriend the raven and imitate its lifestyle.

[@vksasdgaming9472]

@@JadetheGoober Be a big black bird that picks at bodies. Go around the world just picking at the bodies. Eyes are especially nice thing to be picking at.

[@JadetheGoober]

Veli Karppinen now you’ve got it down pact.

[@donaldstanfield8862]

Right! What could possibly go wrong?

[@tehfoulest1]

Studies have shown that raven's can remember human faces and if someone is mean to them they can tell other raven's what they look like so they can avoid them.

[@TopoftheSouthPacific.]

Thank you for your show. I think it’s awesome. Love your birds.❤️👍🏼

[@posterboylegacy6214]

So eerie but yet such beautiful creatures. I see them every day outside of my building.

[@Alfahippie]

“Boop boop” quoth the raven on my chamber door.. Boop boop, nevermore.

[@lisawillis8227]

Sommer75 😆😆😆😆

[@Deadeye313]

😂😂😂

[@teestjulian]

🤣

[@richardbidinger2577]

Poe would be rolling over in his grave from laughing at this point.

[@xaenon]

"I'm a crazy bird lady" The world needs more 'crazy bird ladies', Darlin.

[@gizmo6746]

I don't think she is crazy, i'm actually jealous of her.

[@catmanpc9166]

A raven lunatic.

[@carolynmansager6952]

*raises hand* hiiiii!

[@mischr13]

@@catmanpc9166 haha good one

[@user-ph5oh3gn9p]

Exactly

[@uhoh1313]

This was a recommendation for me ~I can't wipe the grin off my face! You're both adorable! I 💘 love Ravens and Falconry! (Former Falconer myself) I'm totally subscribing to you!

[@tonimacaroni1735]

Absolutely loved seeing this beautiful video of magical Fable!!🖤 We are doing a black weatherboard barn conversion and have decided to call it Raven Barn as we adore Ravens so much!! I have subscribed so I can see more of Fabel, we have fallen in love with her!!💘🖤 Thank you for sharing your beautiful life with this fascinating precious soul!!🌟🖤🌟xx

[@davidvondoom2853]

Quoth the Raven, "boop boop!" As a kid, my dad worked at the zoo and they had a lost, pet magpie that someone had brought in. It could say dozens of thing in different voices and languages. It was quite impressive how many things it could say. I recall it saying thins like, "Polly want a cracker?" in a woman's voice and in a deep man's voice, "como sava?". It's funny to think that parrots are known best for speaking, but they are nowhere near as good as most corvids.

[@amaryllisnightingale6309]

"como sava" is in fact " comment ça va", french for "how are you doing"

[@jase123111]

I have a pet Hill Mynah bird. He can talk much better than a parrot, and also copy other bird sounds (something they are not supposed to be able to do apparently). When I was a child I rescued a baby magpie that was in the middle of a busy road. It was very underweight and sick and I nursed it back to health and kept it as a pet for many years. She could not talk, but would make the exact sound of the telephone, doorbell and annoyingly cry like a baby!! She was allowed to fly free outside and she found a mate herself and eventually spent more and more time away from home and then one day vanished. I hope she was able to live in the wild OK, and did not get killed by someone.

[@giovanna722]

That's not true. Many parrots have substantial vocabularies. African Greys, and any of the Amazon species are fantastic mimics.

[@TheGuardDuck]

@@giovanna722 I think he might mean ability to mimic the sound. Parrots always say things in their high pitch parrot voice. And yeah, corvids are smart, but I gotta believe parrots are smarter.

[@giovanna722]

@TheGuardDuck Parrots can mimic virtually anything or anyone at any level of the scale.Check out vids of the African Grey "Larry, Talking on the Phone" or the Amazon parrot Brenda ripping thru a repertoire of Argentinian songs in "Esta Es Brenda". All on KZbin. Corvids and parrots are both highly intelligent, but each has strengths in different areas.

[@ravenswisp813]

someone mentioned that having a pet raven is like a 5 year old with a steak knife

[@violetpencil9614]

Raven's Wisp I literally can’t stop hearing that vine about... “what do you got there?” “A knife” “No!”

[@Stand_By_For_Mind_Control]

Nah. More like a 3 year old with 2 steak knives.

[@lilaxeree3621]

boop boop

[@adt4025]

Woah

[@mischr13]

@Nate Jones they're like little kids and their beak is like a knife.

[@gregspot]

That bird is a sweetie. And your work with those birds are special

[@Toeslam10]

The world needs more people like U in it. Great video!

[@sanctifiedsuccubus2562]

Owner: "Can you say 'hello?' Fable: **grudge noises**

[@rachboudreau]

Lmfao the grudge is where my head went for sure

[@sunako85]

Yeah the grudge!😂😂😂

[@lalruata8024]

Was looking for this comment😂

[@wesleythompson451]

@@rachboudreau ah. I see I wasn't the only one.

[@runedoom]

Me moaning be like.

[@sundaySEC]

Did you know that In captivity, ravens can learn to talk better than some parrots. They also mimic other noises, like car engines, toilets flushing, and animal and birdcalls. Ravens have been known to imitate wolves or foxes to attract them to carcasses that the raven isn't capable of breaking open.

[@rondarawson6236]

That's amazing....they are so beautiful...😯

[@janeE011]

Very interesting!!

[@revenevan11]

That mimicry reminds me of one thing done by blue jays (also in the Corvid family). I've seen/heard and read about blue jays mimicking hawk screeches to trick other birds into abandoning the feeder or another food source if it's too crowded for the jay's liking, or when they just decide it's their turn lol.

[@sick-and-sour]

They can mimic a toilet flush sounds??? That's metal!

[@steveblackbird5174]

I've read.. as far as intelligence goes.. Ravens are top of the list for birds.. as far as mimicry, it's the Australian Lyrebird... not sure how intelligent they are but the sounds they mimic are insane!!

[@lubeman62]

Thanks for sharing...Fable's videos are amazing!

[@jeanines_channel3246]

Our parakeet just knows Hello and I Love You so far. Your raven is gorgeous, thanks for the video.

[@DisHammerhand]

She looks fuzzy when she fluffs her head feathers. It's adorable.

[@wildfire9]

The fact that Fable says “Boop Boop” is so cute

[@sed8181]

I think she has tourette’s.

[@Goshi0Mac]

Fable is so beautiful.... your not a crazy bird lady....you're a Gift to our home.

[@kristaspecht]

I absolutely love ravens and love fable! Beautiful!!!!!!!

[@fredrickholster4105]

Hello how are you doing?

[@SolitideSuki]

The woman: "she's mimicking me" The raven: "WrOoOoOoOoOo boop boop"

[@revusiak1189]

Psttt noice..

[@jaycuzman625]

I love how she leans her head toward Amy's head to get a kiss. She is SO smart.

[@CarsandCats]

I have lots of crows visiting my backyard but I can't seem to make friends with them and they fly off when I get to close. They don't like he birdseed I put out for the cardinals either. Anything suggestions?

[@skywagon2458]

@@CarsandCats Maybe don't try to get close to them because they're wild animals and they probably don't want you to get close to them, even if you do. Look up the sorts of things you can feed crows. They don't eat seeds, they eat nuts, berries, insects, meat etc.

[@cob9834]

Many parrots will lean forward or bow down to get a scratch or pat on the head also also

[@markconnelly1806]

@@CarsandCats almonds and other big nuts

[@malakaiischaotic]

AND SHE’S SO CUTTTEE

[@briandavis8167]

Beautiful Raven.

[@stevezozuk9622]

O M G she is simply beautiful. Ravens are my 2nd favorite next to the Harpy Eagle. And yes please I would love the opportunity to see more of Fable. I have loved birds my whole life and i think any bird that can talk is simply amazing. thanks for sharing

[@shirah528]

Imagine this bird landing in your yard saying boop boop... No one will believe you 🤣🤣🤣

[@dimensionexo.]

shirah :Ikr /

[@phastinemoon]

Imagine if you heard “Run” and looked up and saw this.

[@HowardBaileyMusic]

@Anthony Swiss Yeah... I've heard trolls eat crow

[@shirah528]

@Aaron Dill omggg nooo now that is creepy 😂😂😂

[@DontStayMusic]

@@phastinemoon lmao that would scare the shit out of me

[@techwizpc4484]

Teach her "MEEP" "MEEP" from the Roadrunner show.

[@leannepaxton5012]

TechWizPC , Lol! That would be so cute! Great idea! 👏🏼 😜

[@Andrew-ml1xr]

That be funny

[@innadc4977]

OMG YES

[@marymiah7164]

Amazing and what a gorgeous voice. ❤

[@duster.]

Amazing, fabulous Fable.

[@omgsam7185]

Other Ravens: "I am the symbol of death!" Fable: *pulls hair* ""HI, BOOP BOOP

[@LisaR._]

🤣

[@noseblind2088]

4:29 jk I am the symbol of death

[@whatsrandom6487]

The bird’s vocals are so good I can’t tell if it’s the raven or the owner’s voice

[@ThallanarRabidtooth]

What's fascinating about most songbirds and ravens as well is that the anatomy of their voice box is actually very similar to ours, but smaller of course. It pretty much works in the same way.

[@loaf3138]

@@ThallanarRabidtooth wow a fun fact 😳

[@ccvcharger]

@@ThallanarRabidtooth I did not know that.

[@thebookless3381]

@@loaf3138 I am very sorry, but I can't see the "😳" without remembering all the memes about "Amogus", & "When the ****** is sus".

[@Joe-gu8hg]

@@thebookless3381 lmfao same

[@Ray147]

What a beautiful creature.

[@peteroehring695]

I've always admired these birds. Very intelligent.