Posts Tagged ‘Parrot’

Scientists teach parrots to video call each other

Thursday, May 4th, 2023

Research has shown that pet parrots may experience loneliness just like humans do. To combat this, scientists have discovered that connecting these birds with their peers through virtual means may be beneficial. The study involved owners teaching their parrots to ring a bell and initiate a video call with another pet parrot on a tablet Read more

Poncho and the Hail Mary

Friday, October 17th, 2014

With all the focus on the Synod and some very heady issues on the table, and because it’s Friday, here’s Poncho the parrot reciting the Hail Mary. He’s pretty good. Even when he forgets, and with a little prompting he picks up where he left off. What would we do without the Internet? And if you wondered whether Read more