For centuries, people have taught parrots how to say dirty words and dance. But according to a new study, some parrots have picked up a new skill: using pebbles to grind seashells into calcium-rich ...

It’s no secret that parrots are smart. Aside from mimicking human speech, they display some impressive problem-solving abilities. But unlike other brainy birds such as crows, they’re not regular tool ...

The black-feathered greater vasa parrot has a new skill to add to its resume — the use of tools to grind shells to create calcium powder, which it then proceeds to lick up with its pink tongue, a new ...

A parrot species has surprised scientists by making and sharing tools to grind seashells into powder as a way to get calcium they can consume as a nutritional supplement. Ten captive black-feathered ...

Greater vasa parrots have officially been granted membership in the exclusive club of animals that use tools, thanks to a recently published study that found they can do something never seen before in ...

I wouldn't call it evolution just yet. Just something that we didn't know about this species emerging, before. Though it is true that animals in captivity may exhibit different selection pressures ...

Parrots can dance and talk, and now apparently they can use and share grinding tools. They were filmed using pebbles for grinding, thought to be a uniquely human activity – one that allowed our ...