Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...

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 ...

Our African Grey parrot is now 3 years old, and he is as good a talking bird as we were told he would be when we bought him. Our question: How much does he actually understand when he speaks? Up until ...

Parrots are not a pet for the faint of heart, but they are a ton of fun. Parrots come in all sorts of sizes and even colors, and to make them even better, they're some of the sassiest pets money can ...

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 ...

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 unique, complex, and entertaining birds. They are smart, can learn tricks, and provide excellent companionship for some people. Parrots have become increasingly popular as pets in the ...