When we think of parrots mimicking sounds, we usually picture a pet bird shouting “hello,” barking like a dog, or copying a microwave beep. However, wild parrots do something far more fascinating.

Pacific parrotlets are highly popular among bird owners. While they have a strong voice, they can't scream or talk as well as other bigger parrot species. Thanks to their quiet nature and smaller size ...

A green-rumpled parrotlet widow and her nestlings. The behavior of the nestlings — spilling out of the cavity begging for food — indicates that they aren't getting enough food. A team of University of ...

When we think of parrots mimicking sounds, we usually picture a pet bird shouting “hello,” barking like a dog, or copying a microwave beep. However, wild parrots do something far more fascinating.