There have been many studies on the capability of non-human animals to mimic transitive actions—actions that have a purpose. Hardly any studies have shown that animals are also capable of intransitive ...
Parrots, renowned for their mimicry, not only have the ability to imitate a variety of sounds but they also possess unique voices of their own, according to a new study A wild monk parakeet ...
A wild blue-headed macaw (Primolius couloni) prepares to waste a fruit in the Amazonian region in Perú. (Credit: José Tella) If you live with parrots, like me, then you spend a significant amount of ...
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Study finds parrots use names to address individuals
A new PLOS ONE study shows that companion parrots across multiple species can learn and use individualized human names in contextually appropriate ways, not just mimic sounds. The findings suggest a ...
Scroll through social media long enough and you will encounter them: macaws swaying to pop songs, flapping their wings as though swept up in the joy of rhythm. These clips are delightful because they ...
The behavior is so consistent across species and in the wild that some scientists think it must be intentional. By Cara Giaimo Polly wants a cracker. Polly gets chopped vegetables, because parrots ...
As he flings his outstretched arms toward the sky, Chan Quach’s six royal blue and fire-engine red macaws furiously pump their wings as they take flight on one of his many popular Instagram reels.
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