Week 4 · African Grey
Percy the Mimicking Parrot
Percy loves to copy sounds and movements. Follow Percy and learn new actions by copying.
African Greys do not have vocal cords like humans. They shape air in the throat to copy words and sounds, sometimes learning more than 100 words.
Animal facts
- Native to rainforests of West and Central Africa.
- Among the most intelligent birds.
- Can live 50–70 years and bond closely with companions.
- They watch carefully before they copy.
Home breathing
Listen in. Soft parrot squawk out, quieter each time.
Watch closely. Copy exactly.
Class drills
Mirror Ninja
Pairs. One leads slowly, partner copies. Switch after 30 seconds.
Echo Drill
Instructor does one move. Students repeat after a short pause. Build sequences.
Ninja Call & Response
Jump, kick, duck on command, matching the model.
Extra games
Use these when energy is high, low, or you have extra minutes.
Parrot See, Parrot Do
Gear: None
- Copy martial arts moves exactly.
- Check arm, leg, and stance details.
Mirror Match
Gear: None
- Face a partner.
- Mirror like a reflection. Switch leaders.
Copy Cat Relay
Gear: None
- Each ninja copies the line and adds one move.
Sound Mimics
Gear: None
- Copy clap and stomp patterns.
- Add matching martial arts moves.
Pattern Parrots
Gear: Floor spots
- Colors map to moves.
- Copy the demonstrated path and timing.