When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March 19 ...

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 ...

Bob Dawson's Macaw Rescue & Sanctuary is one of a few large rescue groups dedicated to providing homes for unwanted pet birds. Here, he tries to coax Lola into talking.

Birds have long been admired for their vibrant colors and melodious songs, but some species take things to the next level with their ability to talk. While parrots might be the first to come to mind, ...

Not only does this boy talk about pretzels like a human, but he adds his own flair through physical comedy you have to see to ...

One African Grey Parrot learned that the best way to get her mom's attention is to hang upside down like she's a bat. It ...

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A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in the region, has seen devastating population losses. The usual culprits are at ...

In many urban areas across the U.S. and abroad, feral, non-native parrots have become established. This is true in Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery, where a colony of lime green monk parakeets have ...