The African Grey parrot is not just a bird with pretty feathers. It is one of the smartest bird in the whole world. Many scientists call it the “Einstein” of the bird world because of its amazing ...

Parrots are famous for mimicking human speech, but their intelligence extends far beyond simply repeating words. Some species can solve complex puzzles, recognise colours and shapes, understand simple ...

Bruce the kea is missing his upper beak, giving the olive green parrot a look of perpetual surprise. But scientists are the astonished ones. The typical kea (Nestor notabilis) sports a long, sharp ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When an African grey parrot says “three,” most assume that ...

We all know parrots are super smart and can learn a ton of human words, but have you ever seen a parrot so smart he quizzes himself? Apollo is a particularly gifted African grey parrot who astounds ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...

We all know parrots are super smart and can learn a ton of human words, but have you ever seen a parrot so smart he quizzes himself? Apollo is a particularly gifted African grey parrot who astounds ...