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Throughout the exchange, the handler tries to engage Charlie by asking about his favorite meal, encouraging him to speak or attempt to communicate. Charlie, while unable to produce words, manages to make various sounds and gestures, entertaining his audience and handler alike. The handler notes the bird’s intelligence, pointing out that Charlie seems to understand and try to communicate.
The handler introduces a simple coding system: one for Raven, two for no, and three for waking at dawn, which Charlie appears to grasp, demonstrating a form of basic communication. Charlie responds with sounds indicating understanding, much to the handler’s delight.