How are talking birds able to so precisely enunciated words without lips and a larynx?

Question

How are talking birds able to so precisely enunciated words without lips and a larynx?

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Answer 1

I have a couple of talking birds, and it never stops being fascinating to listen and watch. They’re constantly remixing their words and phrases in their songs, too, so random words can pop up in new places and sentences can evolve over time.

I’ve also found that when imitating phrases learned from male voices, they tend to use their lowest chatter and sound slightly robotic. When the phrase is learned from a female, it’s more like a whistle or song.