AI is getting harder and harder to spot these days. It can do incredible things, and it can do very scary ones. It all depends on the intention behind it. On Thursday, March 20th, one African Grey ...

When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March 19 ...

Some pets are born with so much personality, it's like there's a human trapped inside them. This is especially true with ...

Birds have long been admired for their vibrant colors and melodious songs, but some species take things to the next level with their ability to talk. While parrots might be the first to come to mind, ...

Bob Dawson's Macaw Rescue & Sanctuary is one of a few large rescue groups dedicated to providing homes for unwanted pet birds. Here, he tries to coax Lola into talking.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...

Fascinated with language acquisition in animals, University of Georgia humanities professor and animal lover Craige decided to add an African Grey to her household. In this charming memoir, she ...

Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.” By Margaret Roach Winter mornings begin at David Sibley’s Deerfield, Mass., household as ...