Talkative African grey parrots are charismatic internet stars. A global scramble to source and sell the birds threatens their ...

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has released four rehabilitated African Grey Parrots back into the wild on Ngamba Island, marking a significant milestone in conservation efforts. The parrots were ...

According to a number of recent studies (for example, this one from 2020), the world’s wild parrots are on a fast track towards extinction, and it’s all our fault. According to that 2020 study, we are ...

Five unwanted Congo African grey parrots recently rehomed to a British wildlife park have been regaling visitors with their extensive vocabularies of swear words One of the five Congo African grey ...

Domesticated birds don't automatically know how to do what those in the wild do. Sure, there are instincts at play that may lend a hand—or talon!—but ultimately, it comes down to their environment, ...

Trapping and trading have contributed to collapse in populations across West and Central Africa The world took a major step today towards saving the threatened African Grey Parrot – one of the world’s ...

African grey parrots are beautiful birds that are beloved by a lot of people. However, sadly they are classified as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This status ...

People and other great apes are known for their willingness to help others in need, even strangers. Now, researchers have shown for the first time that some birds -- and specifically African grey ...

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