The crow was indeed known for his smartness, and the birds decided to explain and take his opinion. 
ðʌ kɹoʊ wɑz ɪndid noʊn fɔɹ hɪz smɑɹtnɪs, ʌnd ðʌ bɜ˞dz dɪsaɪdɪd tu ɪkspleɪn ʌnd teɪk hɪz ʌpɪnjʌn. 
 Indian's voice is clear and very close-sounding, spoken at a moderate speed with a monotone tone.