Birds have long been admired for their vibrant colors and melodious songs, but some species take things to the next level ...

Birds are among the most intelligent and talkative animals in the entire world. Their babbling, chatty, and loose-lipped mimicry have inspired various stories, both humorous and dark, from across all ...

A group of parrots were taught to make video calls to other birds and the feathered squawkers wound up making close friendships — teaching each other to sing and even fly, according to new research.

Ever had a bird outwit you in a game of peek-a-boo? Or maybe one who casually repeats your arguments back at you? Birds that talk are more than party tricks, they’re cognitive marvels. But not all ...

A lost parakeet in Japan was returned safely to its owner last week after it told police its home address. Why do captive birds mimic human speech, and how do they decide what to say? They’re trying ...

Out of all the birds that can talk, the African Grey Parrot is often considered the smartest. Not only is its speech clear, but it also seems to understand what it's saying. With regular interaction, ...

Snow, a 20-year-old umbrella cockatoo, is helping Rebecca Shilling, a veteran and cancer survivor, to recover from her recent surgery. (Christopher Driggins/Northwest Bird Rescue) If anyone ...

Alice Gibbs is a Newsweek Senior Internet Trends & Culture Reporter based in the U.K. For the last two years she has specialized in viral trends and internet news, with a particular focus on animals, ...