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 ...

A parrot’s feather is herbaceous, means that it is basically an amphibious plant that is adapted to survive in varying aquatic environments. Their vibrant feathers, signal towards any health and ...

From the wilds of Costa Rica to suburban America, a lovable, quirky cast of parrots will reveal their unforgettable tales and the bittersweet world they share with humans. Nature explores the ...

Parrots, admired for vibrant plumage and mimicry, are highly social birds with emotional depth, living in flocks and displaying feelings like joy and sadness. These intelligent creatures solve ...

Birds understand many sounds around them, from mates to alarms, and this hidden skill may hint at how human language first ...

Quaker parrots are known for their lifespans of 20 to 30 years when cared for properly, requiring a long-term commitment from their owners. They are excellent mimics of human speech, and while not ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. Spectacular plumage color like that seen in many parrot ...

We’ve talked about the silly things Alexa can be used for, as well as how sometimes very young children can unwittingly use Alexa to cause mischief, including ordering things from Amazon. But what ...

The parrots are a fount of foul language. Their habit of spouting curse words at a torrid rate has, by turns, mortified and amused the people who work with them at the Lincolnshire Wildlife Park in ...