When it was time to welcome her new baby nephew, an African Grey Parrot was there to greet the boy in a big way. The parrot ...

African Grey Parrot 'Bossing' Alexa Around Is Full of Diva Energy originally appeared on PetHelpful. I know plenty of dog parents like me who wish that our furry friends could communicate with words, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Birds have absolutely no business being as funny as they are. You might look at a bird and wonder what they could possibly add to ...

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 ...

Durban, South Africa — In a lush aviary near Durban, South Africa, an African gray parrot hops toward me, babbling a language I can’t understand. “He’s speaking Zulu,” explains breeder William ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. As a companion to three African Grey Parrots myself, I simply ...

Parrots are exceptional mimics, not true speakers, as their brains are wired for imitation rather than understanding language ...