Parrots are so adept at mimicking people that the avian moniker has become synonymous with repetition. Yet for as long as we’ve known about the birds’ incredible ability for impressions, how they ...

There aren't many pets that can literally talk back to you—well, at least not in a language you'd understand. However, parrots are a clear exception. These intelligent talking birds are among some of ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. A man I used to know taught his budgerigar to flatter him, then sat for hours listening to the little brown-noser. “You’re a top bloke, ...

One genus of beautiful and fascinating parrots that is well-known for having exceptional communication abilities is the family of Amazon parrots. These are medium-sized parrots with a rather large ...

While budgies and parrots might be known for their powers of speech, this particular bird takes his grasp of English to a whole new level. In fact Disco the budgie – one of the stars of the BBC’s new ...

Over the past 50 years since monk parakeets (Myiopsitta monachus) first arrived in Europe from South America, the invasive species has spread throughout the continent and developed distinct dialects ...

A lost parakeet in Japan was returned safely to its owner last week after it told police its home address. Why do captive birds mimic human speech, and how do they decide what to say? They’re trying ...