Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are not an uncommon bird species — there are about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Parrots are among the most vibrant and loquacious birds in ...

Parrots are a popular pet in many American households. They are intelligent, attractive, and entertaining companions that can make a house come to life. But birds have some different needs than other ...

A critically endangered New Zealand parrot is receiving much needed help. The flightless Kākāpō, though once widespread in the region, has seen devastating population losses. The usual culprits are at ...

Human speech arises courtesy of some significant neural horsepower. Different areas of the brain are involved in determining the meaning that’s desired, finding the words to express it, and then ...

They sing, dance, and steal our hearts. They’re so beloved as pets that international traffickers are now stealing them from the wild. A female eclectus parrot casts a quizzical look at the camera.

Dejan Stojanovic receives funding from the Australian Research Council and from the Australian Federal Government (Environmental Offset). Swift parrots are one of Australia’s most endangered birds, ...