There aren't many pets that can literally talk back to you—well, at least not in a language you'd understand. However, parrots are a clear exception. These intelligent talking birds are among some of ...

Parrots are so adept at mimicking people that the avian moniker has become synonymous with repetition. Yet for as long as we’ve known about the birds’ incredible ability for impressions, how they ...

African gray parrots are highly intelligent birds that can learn to closely mimic human voices. Tambako the Jaguar via Flickr under CC BY-ND 2.0 DEED A few years ago, a zoo in Britain went viral for ...

While most animals don’t learn their vocalizations, everyone knows that parrots do – they are excellent mimics of human speech. But how large is the vocabulary of different parrot species? Do males ...

A very interesting study was just published that finds many parrots use words in appropriate contexts. This study, based on an analysis of almost 900 companion parrots as reported by a flock of ...

Parrots are unique, complex, and entertaining birds. They are smart, can learn tricks and provide excellent companionship for some people. Parrots have become increasingly popular as pets in the ...

No. Instead of the usual Polly wants *** cracker. Parad owners are asking if Polly wants *** video chat. Do you want to talk to her? It's enough to make *** lonely parrot. Bob its head with excitement ...