A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in the region, has seen devastating population losses. The usual culprits are at ...

Parrot brains are very similar to primate brains: parrots have a large region that acts as an information superhighway between the two main areas of the brain According to a recent study, a team of ...

This fascinating and meticulously researched book explores the astonishing levels of cognition and intelligence of wild parrots, especially in the context of their complex social lives After we ...

Parrots are colourful, intelligent, and sociable birds that have become popular companions around the world. However, owning a parrot requires more than admiration for their feathers. These birds need ...

A team of neuroscientists from the University of Alberta highlights a significant example of convergent evolution in the brains of birds and primates like humans and apes. Convergent evolution is ...

One of the main reasons people keep pets around is for entertainment and affection. In French, the word for pet is “animal de compagnie,” or companion animal, and most pet lovers will admit that they ...

Proof of a new night parrot population in South Australia is in doubt as the Australian Wildlife Conservancy has removed all information about the rare bird from its website. The conservation group ...

Meet a feathered fellow who is lighting up the internet with his verbal abilities and intelligence: Apollo, an African grey parrot. Apollo lives with his humans, Dalton Mason and Victoria Lacey, in St ...