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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 ...

The grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus), native to the Congo in Africa, is a medium-sized bird weighing 400 g and measuring 33 cm in length, with an average wingspan of 46–52 cm. The plumage is ...

A series of experiments demonstrated that African grey parrots had something like social intelligence in addition to their cleverness. By Elizabeth Preston In a clear-walled laboratory compartment, an ...

Captive African grey parrots are often housed alone and have little social contact with other parrots. A new study shows that this can be detrimental to their health, well-being, and longevity. The ...

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 ...

After more than three months of anxious searching, Pappu, the beloved African grey parrot who flew away from his Mahim home in June, has finally returned. His owner, Ranjeet Keluskar, who never gave ...

Parrots are highly intelligent, social creatures. In the wild, they spend most of their time interacting with other parrots—preening one another, foraging together and roosting in groups at night.