They're chipper, can live long lives and sometimes repeat words we don't want them to: Parrots are colorful animals that, given the right care and attention, will make any home better. "Birds are not ...

In the wild, parrots squeak, squawk, whistle and trill to communicate with their flockmates. These highly social birds rely on their complex communication systems to get food and warn of potential ...

Parrots form deep, life-long bonds with their caregivers. When that person dies, parrots are lost and will grieve, sometimes ...

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There have been many studies on the capability of non-human animals to mimic transitive actions—actions that have a purpose. Hardly any studies have shown that animals are also capable of intransitive ...

Quick Take Parrots’ intelligence is on par with that of a human toddler, so isolation and boredom trigger destructive behaviors. Destructive behaviors emerge when enrichment is lacking, harming ...

Talkative and intelligent, parrots are some of the most fascinating birds on the planet. They are known to speak many different words, and are usually very entertaining to have in your home. But how ...

Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak, giving the olive green parrot a look of perpetual surprise. But scientists are the astonished ones. The typical kea (Nestor notabilis) sports a long, sharp ...