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WATCH: 12-year-old bird caller goes viral, can mimic over 100 bird calls

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ABC News. (2026, September 9). WATCH: 12-year-old bird caller goes viral, can mimic over 100 bird calls. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/136285118/

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A 12-year-old boy named Samuel Henderson has gone viral for his ability to mimic over 100 different bird calls. According to the article, Henderson shares how he developed an interest in imitating birds. There is no specific mention of when or where he learned these skills beyond that they were done by September 8, 2026.

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Twelve-year-old Samuel Henderson has gained widespread attention after his impressive bird-calling skills went viral. He claims to be able to mimic over 100** different bird calls. According to an article from ABC News, Henderson shares that he became interested in mimicking birds and has since learned a large number of their distinct sounds.

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12-year-old bird caller goes viral, can mimic over 100 bird calls Samuel Henderson, 12, shares how he grew interested in mimicking birds and how many he's learned so far.

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2026-09-09 · ABC News (US)

WATCH: 12-year-old bird caller goes viral, can mimic over 100 bird calls · assertive framing

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12-year-old bird caller goes viral, can mimic over 100 bird calls Samuel Henderson, 12, shares how he grew interested in mimicking birds and how many he's learned so far. asserted

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