Though tons of birds can learn to talk to some degree, it takes some time and practice. They need to repeatedly be exposed to speech to be able to replicate it, and some may never learn to at all.

During flock encounters, a single vocal interaction seems to be sufficient for making the decision of whether to recruit an individual or flock. Parrots are known for their splendid ability to imitate ...

There aren't many pets that can literally talk back to you—well, at least not in a language you'd understand. However, parrots are a clear exception. These intelligent talking birds are among some of ...