Despite the fact that parrots are well known for their long lives and complex cognition, with lifespans and relative brain size on par with primates, it remains unknown whether the two traits have ...

Parrots have always fascinated people with their vibrant colors, intelligence, and unique personalities. These birds are not just beautiful to look at. They are also full of life and character. When ...

Reconstruction of the giant parrot Heracles, with small New Zealand wrens for scale. Dr Brian Choo, Flinders University In 2008, a pair of ancient avian leg bones were discovered at St Bathans, a ...

The fossils of a prehistoric parrot have been found in New Zealand and experts believe it may be the largest parrot that ever lived. But don’t worry, you won’t meet one face-to-face. Our new discovery ...

During a normal stroll during lockdown, you may see many of your neighbours walking their dogs, sometimes even a cat, but perhaps it would be fair to say you are less likely to see a large, greenwing ...

Big Blue, the plastic parrot, is back at Earls Restaurant in Saskatoon after spending the weekend perched atop the Traffic Bridge. Someone managed to move the 40-kilogram parrot from his rooftop home ...