Countless YouTube videos feature pet birds singing and talking to their owners. Although it may seem like simple mimicry, ...

Bird vocal mimicry, a captivating form of communication, has long intrigued scientists and bird enthusiasts alike. In the intricate tapestry of the natural world, this phenomenon stands as a ...

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

There has been a revolution in birding with the advent of Merlin, a free software that can identify bird images and songs. While Merlin makes plenty of mistakes, it is a remarkable advance, and ...

We all know that birds imitate sounds. If you weren’t aware of the many species that can do this, you’ll probably at least know that parrots are famous for mimicking humans. Along with parrots, ...

People love going to zoos. You get a close-up look at wild animals, might get to watch sea lions jump through a hoop, and just might be cussed out by an unruly gang of parrots. Wait, what? That’s ...

Parrots remain the most well-known talkers in the bird world. Still, they’re not alone. A handful of other species can copy words and everyday sounds with surprising realism, sometimes matching ...

A hairy (left) and a downy (right) woodpecker. Source: Indiana Ivy/ Fair use If self-deception, also known as the Dunning-Kruger effect in psychology, is bad enough, then discovering that you’ve ...