In the wild, parrots squeak, squawk, whistle and trill to communicate with their flockmates. These highly social birds rely on their complex communication systems to get food and warn of potential ...

It's only about 5 a.m. when Cruz starts yelling, "Help!" from inside his cage, which is covered with a blanket. And when no ...

When a parrot greets with a "Hello!" or imitates a child's laughter, it's tempting to believe it knows exactly what it's saying. But what really goes on in the minds of these chatty birds? Their ...

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You cannot do *anything* in front of a Quaker parrot that you do not want repeated back, and that includes having a simple ...