A new study published in PLOS One reveals that many companion parrots can learn and use names to identify humans and other animals, similar to how people address each other. Researchers found 88 ...

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 ...

The ability to learn by watching others interact had previously only been documented in humans, making macaws just the second species to demonstrate this ability (humans being the first). A captive ...

Parrots exhibit remarkable intelligence far beyond simple speech mimicry. African grey parrots lead in cognitive abilities, solving complex puzzles and understanding concepts. Keas demonstrate ...

(CNN) — Human children often copy their friends’ preferences for toys or clothes, while adults are prone to jumping on popular diets or lifestyle trends. Now it turns out that this sort of imitation ...