The ability to teach a parrot to talk is one of the most fascinating aspects of owning these intelligent and charismatic birds. However, it is important to understand that not every parrot will develop the ability to mimic human speech, and outcomes can vary wildly—even among parrots of the same species.
Target training is an essential and effective method for training parrots and other animals.
It involves teaching your parrot to touch a specific object, usually a stick or a target, with its beak or another part of its body.
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New research reveals monk parakeets, aka Quaker parrots, use unique vocal fingerprints to stand out in noisy cities.
The Discovery in Barcelona’s Skies
Scientists tracked 229 wild monk parakeets in Barcelona for two years, recording **5,599 calls** to answer a burning question:
Poaching is a significant global issue, affecting nearly half of all bird species, with songbirds and parrots being particularly vulnerable.
The challenge in addressing this problem is proving whether a bird sold as a pet was poached from the wild or bred in captivity.
Crows are everywhere—perched on power lines, scavenging for food, or flying in tight-knit groups.
But have you ever stopped to wonder what’s going on behind their sharp, dark eyes?
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work (Sometimes. Maybe. If Trained Properly.)
Ah, cooperation! The classic ‘two birds pull a string to get snacks’ test. With keas, it was a comedy of errors. One study: dismal success (18.9%).
The research conducted by NYU Langone Health on parakeet songs and their potential to aid in understanding human speech disorders represents a significant advancement in the field of neuroscience.
This study investigates the neural mechanisms underlying the vocalizations of parakeets, small birds known for their ability to mimic human speech.
Alright, picture this: for ages, we’ve loved parrots. They’re chatty, they’re colorful, they can learn to say embarrassing things at dinner parties. Great pets, right? But for the longest time, the folks in lab coats basically thought, “Cute, but dumb.”
I have a 4-week-old budgie. It has developed splayed legs. I am using first aid adhesive tape to try to correct them, and have added Aspen shavings to the nesting box.
I observed a lot of bickering between the parents, and the female had a cut on her head.
