Scientific American

These Birds Learned to Tweet Like R2-D2. Listen to the Uncanny Results

The lovable Star Wars droid is helping to shed light on why some bird species are better at mimicking sounds than others ...

Can birds imitate R2-D2? Yes, and some are surprisingly good at it

When you think of birds imitating sounds, parrots and starlings might come to mind. They're famous for copying human speech, ...
Digital Spy

Angry Birds Star Wars C-3PO, R2-D2, Han Solo, Chewie gameplay trailers

C-3PO, for example, explodes into lots of smaller explosive shards, while R2-D2 is able to penetrate barriers with an electrical discharge. Like Princess Leia, Han Solo is able to use a blaster, while ...
Popular Science

Bird or droid? Starlings nail R2-D2 beeps and boops.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Songbirds like parrots and parakeets might be well known for ...