Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Parrots are so adept at mimicking people that the avian moniker ...
When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March 19 ...
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Do parrots actually understand what they're saying?
In the wild, parrots squeak, squawk, whistle and trill to communicate with their flockmates. These highly social birds rely on their complex communication systems to get food and warn of potential ...
Human speech arises courtesy of some significant neural horsepower. Different areas of the brain are involved in determining the meaning that’s desired, finding the words to express it, and then ...
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 ...
Ever had a bird outwit you in a game of peek-a-boo? Or maybe one who casually repeats your arguments back at you? Birds that talk are more than party tricks, they’re cognitive marvels. But not all ...
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