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Curious BIRD.-One Of the most singular spe-
cies Of the feathered tribe probably in this coun-
try, may be seen at the store of Mr.. John p.
Besonet, No. 60 Nassau street. We are not
sufficiently yersed in ornithology to say to what
genus this remarkable bird belongs, any more
than it is said to be a native of the East In
dies, is principally black, with yellow streak
near the neck, and about the size of crow. Its
greatest peculiarly consists in its close imitation
OF the human voice, and the accuracy and distinct
ness with which it pronounces number OF words
and sentences that it has been taught and the fa-
cility with which it catches and repeats almost
every description of sound. 1t has the facility
not merely of repeating what is said to it, but also
making pertinent replies to ordinary questions
put to it. Its voice closely resembles that Of the
old gentleman to whom it belongs, and for whom
it seems to have an affectionate regard. When a
stranger enters the sore the bird usually calls out
to its master in the adjoining, "uncle John ----
somebody in the store" If it be asked by stran-
ger what its name is, it readily answers ..Min-
go''-"poor Mingo." And not unfrequently re-
turns the interrogatory 'what's your name?'' 1t
salutes every one that comes in, with cordial


good morning" laughs heartily at all jokes which
pass at its expense whistles an infinite variety of
tunes, coughs like an old man in the consump-
tion-andin short is SO perfect in its imitation Of
the human voice, as to deceive any one who has
never before heard him.-N. Y. Ezpress.