Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...

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 ...

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

The ability to learn by watching others interact had previously only been documented in humans, making macaws just the second species to demonstrate this ability (humans being the first). A captive ...

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 ...