Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “Parrots communicate their needs to humans in clear and meaningful ways, but it is important to remember that each bird is an ...

A new study published in PLOS One has found that many companion parrots can learn and appropriately use individual names, similar to humans. Researchers analyzed data from over 889 parrots, ...

New research combining field and captive studies shows parrots can learn and use specific vocal labels for individuals, similar to human names. Wild studies reveal socially learned contact calls, ...

Most people are familiar with the emotional presence of dogs and cats in a household. Living with them makes it clear that animals can recognize people, respond to routines, and form attachments that ...

Apollo is an African gray parrot with a deep love of pistachios and millions of social media followers. He also has the brain power of a human toddler, according to his owners. “He’s very bubbly, he’s ...

Parrots are highly intelligent animals that love to share their knowledge with the world. Your pet parrot may talk, sing, dance or comment on its surroundings when the mood strikess—yet many pet ...