Domesticated birds don't automatically know how to do what those in the wild do. Sure, there are instincts at play that may lend a hand—or talon!—but ultimately, it comes down to their environment, ...

One African Grey Parrot learned that the best way to get her mom's attention is to hang upside down like she's a bat. It ...

African Greys are one of the most popular pet parrots. They are very intelligent birds. They have the ability to imitate human speech and just about any other sound they choose. The amazing thing is ...

WEATHER AS WELL AS WE MOVE TOWARDS THE MIDWEEK. WELL, TIME TO SEE WHAT’S NEW AT THE MARYLAND ZOO. JOINING US THIS MORNING IS ANIMAL AMBASSADOR JENNY EAGAN AND I HAVE MADE A NEW FRIEND HERE. YOU HAVE ...

African Grey parrots have the gift of gab in a way that few other birds, even talking birds, do. You may have heard of Alex the Grey Parrot, who had amassed a vocabulary of over 100 words before his ...

If ever there's a pet capable of creating chaos (aside from cats), you can count on anyone from the Parrot family tree. As birds equipped with human-like analytical skills, they can be trained to do ...

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 ...