Humans appear to be in good company: the kea parrot of New Zealand has become the first non-mammal to show signs of contagious “laughter.” Kea parrots aren’t quite cracking each other up in mid-flight ...

The kea, New Zealand's unique alpine parrot, thrives in harsh mountain environments, showcasing remarkable intelligence and adaptability. Facing threats from habitat loss and introduced predators, ...

Birds are incredible, beautiful creatures from afar. They have lots of colors, they have beaks, they can fly, and all that other neat birdy stuff. Up close, they are horrible, smelly dinosaurs with ...

The kea, an alpine parrot from New Zealand, is among the world’s smartest and most mischievous birds. Research shows it can reason, solve complex problems, and combine information across cognitive ...

Their brains may be tiny, but parrots can add a new cognitive feat to their list of incredible intelligent abilities — one that allows them to claim greater smarts than some humans. In a new study, ...