What may sound like simple repetition can at times carry context or social meaning.
Parrots may be doing more than just repeating words—they may actually use names. By analyzing hundreds of recordings from pet parrots, researchers found evidence that many birds use specific names to ...
Parrots are popular pets, but they are highly intelligent creatures that need social connection and mental stimulation. A team of scientists wondered whether technology might help provide it. So they ...
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 ...