Centuries before the rise of the Inca Empire, a much smaller kingdom on the central coast of Peru already had a sophisticated ...

Bailey the African Grey Parrot is opinionated and silly. When his mom misted him with water, his tantrum lasted nearly an hour. Birds need access to fresh, clean water at all times. One thing everyone ...

Some birds are able to repeat human words and phrases, while others communicate only with their own sounds. Scientists claim that this ability is related to the characteristics of the brain, social ...

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The couple who run a historic pub in Cornwall famous for its foul-mouthed parrot that swears at punters and meows at dogs ...

In three decades as a research subject, Alex the parrot dazzled the world with his ability to talk, count and identify colors and shapes, along the way providing scientists with unprecedented insights ...

Parrots are among the most charismatic and intelligent companions in the avian world. With their vibrant plumage, remarkable vocal abilities, and distinct personalities, these feathered friends have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. As a companion to three African Grey Parrots myself, I simply ...

Zoo Knoxville announces with deep sadness the passing of Einstein, the world-famous African grey parrot who captivated audiences locally and globally for more than three decades. She was 38 years old.

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With a few minutes of searching, anyone can find videos online of chatty birds: macaws talk to their keepers, cockatoos sing to the camera, corvids mimic the jarring sounds of construction sites.

Zoo Knoxville's favorite feathered ambassador, Einstein, has died. The 38-year-old parrot died from cancer on her syrinx which she had been fighting since 2023, according to the zoo. Einstein was an ...