Recordings of brain activity in budgerigars reveal sets of brain cells that represent different sounds like keys on a ...

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

Parakeet brains and their ability to mimic human talking could help people suffering from speech disorders, according to a ...

In Africa and South and Central America, many birds, including parrots, parakeets, and colorful songbirds, are heavily exploited for the pet trade. In the US, ducks, seabirds, and upland game birds (e ...