Shellie Ochsman thought her rose-breasted cockatoo, Decco, would never progress past the few phrases she learned during their first month together. Ochsman, who lives in Potomac, tried talking to her ...

Every pet bird has a personality. Some are quiet observers, while others are social, expressive, and always ready to interact. For many bird lovers, the dream is to hear their feathered companion ...

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 ...