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{{5epointer|Monster Manual (5e)}}
{{5e Monster
|name=Kenku 
|sorttext=Kenku AAA Common
|refs=<ref name="mm5.193">{{Cite Pub|Monster Manual (5e)|pages=193}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref> <ref name="dmg5hab">habitat - {{pub|Dungeon Master's Guide (5e)}} p.302-305</ref>
|size=Medium 
|type=Humanoid 
|swarm= <!--If swarm, size of individual creature in swarm-->
|subtype=Kenku 
|align=Chaotic Neutral
|ac=13 
|acfluff= <!--reason if given-->
|hp=13 
|hd=
|speed=30 ft.

|saves=
|skills={{SRD5|Deception}}, {{SRD5|Perception}}, {{SRD5|Stealth}}
|damagevulnerabilities=
|damageresistances=
|damageimmunity=
|conditionimmunity=
|senses=
|perception=12 <!--Passive-->
|languages=understands {{5elang|Auran}} and {{5elang|Common}} but speaks only through the use of its Mimicry trait
|language list=Auran, Common
|habitat=Forest, Urban 
|cr=1/4 <!--Challenge Rating-->
|xp=
|pointer=true
|canon=true
|summary=Flightless, anthropoid bird people 

|feature1=Ambusher
|flimit1=
|fdesc1={{SRD5trait}} In the first round of a combat<ref>{{Cite Pub|Errata Monster Manual (5e) v2.0}} &mdash; Ambusher now reads "In the first round of a combat..."</ref>, the kenku has {{srd5lc|Advantage}} on {{srd5lc|Attack Roll}}s against any {{srd5lc|Creature}} it {{srd5lc|Surprise}}d.

|feature2=Mimicry
|flimit2=
|fdesc2={{SRD5trait}} The kenku can mimic any sounds it has heard, including voices. A creature that hears the sounds can tell they are imitations with a successful {{SRD5|DC}} 14 {{SRD5|Wisdom}} ({{SRD5|Insight}}) {{srd5lc|Check}}.

|action1=Shortsword
|alimit1=
|adesc1=''{{SRD5|Melee Weapon Attack}}''

|action2=Shortbow
|alimit2=
|adesc2=''{{SRD5|Ranged Weapon Attack}}''
}}
{{Sourceend}}
''See {{5ed|Kenku|Kenku Overview}} for description.''

===Found in Adventures===
{{5e Creature Adventure List|Kenku}}
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Alignment	Chaotic Neutral +
Author	Monster Manual (5e) +
CRval	0.25 +
Canon	true +
Challenge Rating	1/4 +
Creature Name	Kenku +
Experience Points	50 +
Features	Ambusher +, Mimicry +, Shortsword + and Shortbow +
Habitat	Forest + and Urban +
Hit Points	13 +
Name	Kenku +
Publication	Monster Manual (5e) +
Size	Medium +
SortText	Kenku AAA Common +
Subtype	Kenku +
Summary	Flightless, anthropoid bird people +
Type	Humanoid +