Birds have long been admired for their vibrant colors and melodious songs, but some species take things to the next level ...

African Grey parrots aren't just among the smartest birds in the entire world; they're one of the world's smartest animal species, period. Not only can African Greys learn hundreds of distinct words, ...

Birds have absolutely no business being as funny as they are. You might look at a bird and wonder what they could possibly add to your home, but the truth is, they're amazing! They're every bit as ...

Eleanor has an undergraduate degree in zoology from the University of Reading and a master’s in wildlife documentary production from the University of Salford.View full profile Eleanor has an ...

When it comes to magical powers, a common wish, next to flying and being able to teleport or tell the future, is wishing for the ability to talk to animals. I’ve never understood it myself—I talk to ...

Meet a feathered fellow who is lighting up the internet with his verbal abilities and intelligence: Apollo, an African grey parrot. Apollo lives with his humans, Dalton Mason and Victoria Lacey, in St ...

African Greys are one of the most popular pet parrots. They are very intelligent birds. They have the ability to imitate human speech and just about any other sound they choose. The amazing thing is ...

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 ...

While most animals don't learn their vocalizations, everyone knows that parrots do—they are excellent mimics of human speech. But how large is the vocabulary of different parrot species? Do males ...