From chirps to ‘hellos’: Why some birds talk like people

Some birds that mimic humans can only say a few words or phrases. For instance, crows in captivity often repeat words like ...

Your Bird Isn’t Just Copying You — The Brain Science Behind How Birds Learn to Sing

Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...
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Trying to Teach Your Parrot to Talk? Start With These Words

There are so many reasons to welcome a pet parrot into your life, but teaching your bird to talk is up there. Of course, teaching a different species to speak is no easy feat, but many birds are up ...
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Why people talk to their pets like humans; the psychology behind it

There are a number of pet owners out there who have been known to engage in full-fledged conversations with their pets, whether it is their dog, their cat, or even their bird. Whether it is talking to ...