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Not reality, that's in the canon description of them for Dark Sun, but do go on.
And rule 0 of DnD is that the DM has final say.
So if the DM of your group agrees with the assertion that a lot of other birds that can speak can make those sounds so they should be able to as well, then that's the way it is at the table.
Remember the goal is to have fun, and sometimes some things will get bent a bit to have more fun. And if it's a flavor thing (like the bird people unable to say certain sounds) then I'm more inclined to change it for the table.
It was just an attempt at absurdity, but you silly boys are looking for a fight I guess.
From an outside perspective, your "but do go on" remark was the first comment that seemed to be looking for a fight.
But do go on.
Like I said. Aarakocra are a fantasy race so what they can and can't say is a bit loosey goosey to begin with. Moreover, you are offering up a canonical description of them from a campaign from, what, 2nd edition? Here's something from 1st edition.
3.5 Edition says:
5th edition Dugeon Masters guide says:
So canonical descriptions straight up do not matter. At all. But even if they did...
5th edition Aarakocra race page says:
The monster description also doesn't mention sounds that they make or limitations therein. There is literally no commentary anywhere in official 5th edition DnD that talks about aarakocra not being able to make those sounds.
'Canon descriptions' change drastically within the same edition, nevermind 30 years later. They also drastically change from source material to source material or it could even be homebrew, I never clarified whether it was or not. Even then, the Dungeon Masters guide explicity says to change things to your liking and to make a world that you like best. It is not just impossible to say what is and isn't pure canon but also just flagrantly wrong. It ignores the entire concept of Dungeons and Dragons and disregards every shred of creative freedom.
Finally, maybe you should try not to police or gatekeep peoples games in general but especially ones you're not playing in and are no part of in any way. Just some disgusting ass behavior.
*mic dropped
I get tired man.
I was just trying to add a little more absurdity to your already absurd character. I'm so sorry that this apparently hurt your feelings.