Discover the intelligent eclectus parrot, famous for its striking colours and remarkable talking abilities.
A wild blue-headed macaw (Primolius couloni) prepares to waste a fruit in the Amazonian region in Perú. (Credit: José Tella) If you live with parrots, like me, then you spend a significant amount of ...
Parrots' intelligence stems from specialised brain circuits, complex social lives and an environment that encourages learning ...
Captive-bred parrots may develop a different dialect from their wild relatives and this could prevent them from being able to communicate effectively with their wild peers after they’re released ...
That the parrots of Los Angeles are loud is an indisputable fact. The voluble squawks, warbles and trills of the colorful non-native birds (descendants of those originally imported from Mexico as pets ...
Parrots can copy human speech, but do they understand what they're saying? Here's the science behind talking birds, animal ...
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When humans are feeling lonely, we can call or video chat with friends and family who live far away. But, scientists asked, what about pet parrots? New research suggests that these chatty creatures ...
A man sings to a small group of pink parrots in honor of Dolly Parton, and their reaction is so precious and cute! One of the parrots was brave enough to move closer to him and even perched on his leg ...
A handful of seeds attracts a beautiful group of colorful parrots, creating a delightful bird-feeding experience. With bright ...
People who live with parrots know that they can mimic their human care-givers as well as many of the common sounds in their environment. Although such mimicry is delightful, it does raise the question ...