Parrots are not only beautiful but also very smart as they can learn human words and repeat them in a way that surprises everyone. Some parrots speak so well that people even mistake them for humans ...

The findings of a new study about communication between birds also offer key insights into the origins of language.

When it comes to speech, parrots have the gift of gab. And the way the brains of small parrots known as budgerigars bestow this gift is remarkably similar to human speech, researchers report March 19 ...