Parrots Are a Lot More Than ‘Pretty Bird’

Outside of the cage, they speak their own language, make tools,

and wreak havoc on plants and researchers’ efforts alike.

Dr Maesiello: “Their astonishing beauty and intelligence are inspirational.”

Parrot partisans say the birds easily rival the great apes and dolphins in 

all-around braininess and resourcefulness, and may be the only animals 

apart from humans capable of dancing to the beat. Read more at

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/22/science/parrots-are-a-lot-more-than-pretty-bird.html