Monk parakeets could have a unique tone of voice just like humans do. [Related: The next frontier in saving the world’s heaviest parrots: genome sequencing.] “It makes sense for monk parakeets to have ...

These aren’t the droids you’re looking for, but a near-sighted Jedi could easily mistake one of these talented birds for R2-D2. Bluey, the parakeet above, has made headlines this week for his perfect ...

A lonely, lost parakeet picked the right El Jebel yard to wander into last week. She is one lucky little bird. According to John Sanders, who lives in the Crown Mountain Park area, his neighbors were ...

Parakeet brains and their ability to mimic human talking could help people suffering from speech disorders, according to a new study. For the first time, scientists at New York University's Grossman ...

Black-capped chickadees, dark-eyed juncos and cardinals congregate around a backyard feeder as birdseed falls to the grass like sprinkles. Suddenly, from the sky comes a flash of vivid green and blue, ...