For every bird that becomes a pampered internet star, countless others are snatched from the wild to feed the illegal global ...

Cruz, a cheeky African Grey Parrot, makes my point with a hilarious, all-too-real post showing how similar these smart birds ...

There is a population problem surrounding the African Gray Parrot, and trading of the wild species is the source of the problem, according to experts. Nine nations, including Gabon, Angola, Chad, ...

African Grey parrots aren't just among the smartest birds in the entire world; they're one of the world's smartest animal species, period. Not only can African Greys learn hundreds of distinct words, ...

While most animals don't learn their vocalizations, everyone knows that parrots do—they are excellent mimics of human speech. But how large is the vocabulary of different parrot species? Do males ...

Relationships between birds and cats can be complicated. A long-haired tortoiseshell cat and an African grey parrot demonstrate this dynamic, as the parrot pushes the cat’s patience to the limit in a ...

UPPER DARBY, Pa. (WPVI) -- This week's Shelter Me report is all about the birds: a local rescue facility trying to help a feathery flock find a home. Margaret Oulai started Jojo the Grey, an adoption ...

Captive African grey parrots are often housed alone and have little social contact with other parrots. A new study shows that this can be detrimental to their health, well-being, and longevity. The ...

A series of experiments demonstrated that African grey parrots had something like social intelligence in addition to their cleverness. By Elizabeth Preston In a clear-walled laboratory compartment, an ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. All parrot species are challenging pets to keep, but more ...