Articles for tag: Birds, Parrots

17 Signs Your Parrot Might Be Smarter (and Moodier) Than You Realized

17 Signs Your Parrot Might Be Smarter (and Moodier) Than You Realized

Annette Uy

Picture this: you’re sitting in your living room, quietly sipping coffee, when your parrot—once again—calls out your dog’s name with uncanny accuracy, then imitates your laugh so perfectly it sends a chill down your spine. It’s moments like these when you start to wonder: is this bird just a master mimic, or is there something ...

World Parrot Day: The Crisis Facing Tropical Forests

World Parrot Day: The Crisis Facing Tropical Forests

Annette Uy

Imagine waking up one morning to a world stripped of color and song. The forests are eerily silent, the air heavy with loss. This isn’t a scene from a dystopian novel—it’s the looming reality for our planet’s tropical forests and their most charismatic residents: parrots. As we mark World Parrot Day, it’s impossible to ignore ...

How a Parrot Learned to Order Snacks Using Alexa

How a Parrot Learned to Order Snacks Using Alexa

Annette Uy

Imagine walking into your kitchen only to find that your snack supply has mysteriously dwindled, and your Amazon Alexa is glowing with recent orders you never placed. Now picture your feathered companion, a clever parrot, cheerfully munching away on a fresh packet of treats. Sounds like a scene from a quirky comedy? This astonishing scenario ...

Kea Parrots Use Laughter-Like Calls to Encourage Play

Kea Parrots Use Laughter-Like Calls to Encourage Play

Annette Uy

Imagine hiking through the misty forests of New Zealand’s South Island, when suddenly, a chorus of raucous, gleeful sounds fills the air. It’s not the laughter of children, but the wild, infectious calls of the kea parrot—a bird so playful and intelligent, scientists can hardly keep up with its surprises. Recent discoveries have unveiled a ...