They are known for their ability to mimic parts of human speech. Now a new study has shown that budgerigars can decipher sounds even if they've never heard someone speak before. The research confirms ...

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, R2-D2 beeped and booped—and now birds that copy the Star Wars character are giving ...

When Carli Jeffrey taught her budgie to mimic the noises of everyone”s favorite astromech droid – sorry R4 but it”s true – little did she realize the monster she was creating. It only took a few days ...

THE son of Ronnie Drew has revealed how he was turned down for the part of an animated budgie which sounds like his Dubliners dad. Fair City’s Phelim Drew said friends had assumed he was the voice ...

Cartoons have us believing certain pet combos can't work. Whether it's instincts or genetic predispositions (like predators and others prey), we're hardwired to think some animals can't coexist. Tessa ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

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