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Warble duets seem linked to active territory defense. Physical fights in the wild were always preceded by warble duets. Playback experiments also showed that parrots increased warble duets when ...

Wild yellow-naped amazon parrots in Costa Rica produce structured vocal duets that follow rule-governed sequences strikingly similar to the syntax found in human language, according to new research ...

With a few minutes of searching, anyone can find videos online of chatty birds: macaws talk to their keepers, cockatoos sing ...

Learn how wild parrots follow language-like syntax and structured vocal rules during territorial duets.

This fascinating and meticulously researched book explores the astonishing levels of cognition and intelligence of wild parrots, especially in the context of their complex social lives After we ...

“I have 17 finches arriving tomorrow,” says Lemarié, adding that the largest number of birds she’s cared for at one time is 27. “It’s a rewarding thing to be involved in but you also kind of don’t ...

It may be easier to listen for Chicago’s wild parrots than look for them. If you hear this, look up. High in an elm tree — or maybe on a light pole — you’ll see an elaborate nest made of twigs. The ...

The wild parrots that call San Francisco home have become a given of city life, squawking their way to their favorite spots, delighting tourists. The famous flock is now about 300 strong, more than ...

According to a number of recent studies (for example, this one from 2020), the world’s wild parrots are on a fast track towards extinction, and it’s all our fault. According to that 2020 study, we are ...