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 ...

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 ...

The evolution of cooperative behavior does not necessarily require that animals develop a sense of fairness A pair of blue-throated macaws (Ara glaucogularis) at Chester Zoo, England. These birds, ...

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 ...

Your parrot may look fine calm, quiet, and simply going about its day. Sitting still, eating occasionally, making a few ...

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 ...

But, Pepper the Amazon parrot? She doesn’t just talk and sing, she growls like a guard dog protecting her home and people she ...