The Carolina parakeet, so named for the region where it was discovered, was known for its “disagreeable screams” and great beauty. Paul D. Steward / Science Photo Library Among all the birds ...

This newest study underscores that–when it comes to talking–humans are all somewhat bird- (or at least budgie-) brained, and we should be proud. Common parakeets, also known as budgerigars or ...

Commonly known as the ring-necked or rose-ringed parakeet in reference to the band around the male birds' necks, Psittacula krameri is native to Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. To pinpoint the ancestral ...