African Grey parrots aren't just among the smartest ... Some skeptics argue that talking pet birds don't actually "talk;" they're just repeating what they hear without comprehending what they ...

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

By far the most coveted species is the African gray, the best talker ... a test that allows a breeder, pet buyer, or airport inspector to take a sample from a bird and discover its origins on ...