Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. GrrlScientist writes about evolution, ecology, behavior and health. As a companion to three African Grey Parrots myself, I simply ...

What started as a trial to ascertain how easy it is to acquire the endangered African grey parrot in Kenya has revealed a thriving online illegal trade of the bird that has been accorded highest level ...

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...

You’ve got a lot of options to choose from when it comes to picking out the right bird for your home. Do you prefer a bird who will sing or whistle, or would you rather a pet that will talk? Talking ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry has inspired various stories from across all human cultures. However, ...

PARROTS arc not the only birds that possess the ability to imitate human speech. There are several groups or families of birds, entirely different in physical construction from the Psittci, that can ...