Research Indicates Parrots May Use Names for Identification

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Published: 2026-06-14
Category: science
Source: Live Science
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New analysis of numerous parrot recordings suggests these birds might employ specific names to identify individual people, animals, and other parrots. This discovery implies a more advanced level of communication and cognitive ability in parrots than previously understood. The findings could reshape our understanding of avian intelligence.

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