The Emotional Bond You Share With Your Parrot Is Deeper Than You Think

Most people are familiar with the emotional presence of dogs and cats in a household. Living with them makes it clear that ...
AZ Animals

Bird Feeders: Good for Backyard Birds — But Not All Wildlife Should Be Fed

Bird feeders help songbirds in winter, but wildlife experts warn they can also spread disease and attract dangerous visitors.
Mental Floss

These Parrots Are the First Animals to Use Grinding Tools

It’s no secret that parrots are smart. Aside from mimicking human speech, they display some impressive problem-solving abilities. But unlike other brainy birds such as crows, they’re not regular tool ...
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Alex the gray parrot helped change how the world thought of animal intelligence

"You be good. I love you. See you tomorrow." ...
ABC7

'The easiest catch I've ever had': Fake parrot spotted in N.J. woods triggers real rescue effort

"This was probably the easiest catch I've ever had," said the animal control officer who was called to the scene. PRINCETON, New Jersey -- An animal control officer was called out to rescue a parrot ...
IFLScience

A Parrot Named Nigel With A British Accent Went Missing. It Showed Up Four Years Later, Talking Spanish.

In 2010, Darren Chick, a British man living in Torrance, southern California, lost track of his parrot, Nigel. The animal, ...