The eclectus parrot is a colorful bird — not just in appearance, but in personality. This parrot’s beauty, intelligence, and ability to mimic human speech make it an appealing pet. But what are they ...

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 ...

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak, giving the olive green parrot a look of perpetual surprise. But scientists are the astonished ones. The typical kea (Nestor notabilis) sports a long, sharp ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. The thick-billed parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) is a ...

Parrots are colorful, intelligent, and highly social birds whose loud calls and lively flocks inspired the collective noun “pandemonium.” Rooted in literary history and popularized through language ...

Most of us are aware that parrots can mimic human language, which is impressive in itself, but did you ever consider that they might be able to understand what it is they're saying? Parrots rely on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New York City parrot shop owner Queron Romain gets over a dozen requests per month to re-home birds whose elderly owners have ...