Scientists discover parrots may actually use names
Parrots may be doing more than just repeating wordsโthey may actually use names. By analyzing hundreds of recordings from pet parrots, researchers found evidence that many birds use specific names to identify particular people, animals, and even individual companions. Some parrot
Parrots may be doing more than just repeating wordsโthey may actually use names. By analyzing hundreds of recordings from pet parrots, researchers found evidence that many birds use specific names to identify particular people, animals, and even individual companions. Some parrots appeared to refer to someone who wasnโt present, while others used names in creative ways, such as saying their own name to grab attention.
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