African Grey parrots have the gift of gab in a way that few other birds, even talking birds, do. You may have heard of Alex the Grey Parrot, who had amassed a vocabulary of over 100 words before his ...

In three decades as a research subject, Alex the parrot dazzled the world with his ability to talk, count and identify colors and shapes, along the way providing scientists with unprecedented insights ...

WALTHAM, Mass. -- Alex, a parrot that could count to six, identify colors and even express frustration with repetitive scientific trials, has died after 30 years of helping researchers better ...

African Grey parrots aren't just among the smartest birds in the entire world; they're one of the world's smartest animal species, period. Not only can African Greys learn hundreds of distinct words, ...

Alex the African gray parrot could do more than speak and understand he could also count, identify colors and develop an emotional relationship.... 'Alex & Me': The Parrot Who Said 'I Love You' It's ...

Alex, as adult readers may recall, was indeed no ordinary bird: for 30 years, this African grey parrot, purchased in a pet shop, was the research subject of animal psychologist Irene Pepperberg, who ...

WALTHAM, Mass. - Alex, a parrot who could count to 6, identify colors and even express frustration with repetitive scientific trials, has died after 30 years of helping researchers better understand ...

African Greys are one of the most popular pet parrots. They are very intelligent birds. They have the ability to imitate human speech and just about any other sound they choose. The amazing thing is ...