Introduction: Animals Get Creative in Cities
Animals are very good at figuring out new ways to survive, especially when their homes change because of people. In cities, some animals get really smart and learn to do things they never did before.
The Green Cheek Conure is quickly becoming one of the most popular pet birds, especially among millennials and apartment dwellers.
Their playful personalities, manageable size, and striking colors make them a favorite for both first-time bird owners and seasoned aviculturists.
Introduction
Have you ever noticed how you can tell who is talking, even if you can’t see them?
Maybe you know it’s your mom calling you from another room, or your friend shouting across the playground.
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:Â Â
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%).
