The research, published March 19 in the journal Nature, suggests parrots (and specifically parakeets) could be a model for ...

"Francis" might be the most pious parakeet on the planet, speaking phrases he learned from the Sisters at the Assisi House ...

Parakeet brains and their ability to mimic human talking could help people suffering ... School of Medicine recorded brain ...

African grey parrot Incredibly intelligent, African Grey Parrots can mimic human speech, understand context and develop ...

allowing the birds to roam freely. They are frequently seen perched on a sister’s arm, offering affectionate little “kisses.” The Sisters, with their treasured budgies, are Sr. Stephanie ...

These birds have neurons that are activated when they produce specific vocalizations, similar to how neurons are activated in humans, though in a different region ...

The parakeets commonly kept as pets could offer fresh clues about vocal learning and potential treatments for speech disorders ...