Monday, May 7, 2012 at 2:53 
Do parakeets understand language, or are they just all talk? Photo: Duncan Smith/PhotodiscA lost parakeet in Japan was returned safely to its owner last week after it told police its home address. Why do captive birds mimic human speech, and how do they decide what to say?
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 16:03 
Clever bird: A pet parakeet has been reunited with its owner after it told police its home address. Image by Maury McCownA lost pet parakeet has been returned to its owner after it told police its home address near Tokyo.
Melopsittacus undulatus - Budgerigar | in Fun, Intelligence, Oddities, Rescue, Training Friday, February 24, 2012 at 17:43 
The budgerigar, Melopsittacus undulates, is one of several vocal-learning species of parrot, well known for its capacity to mimic human language. Image by "Fotos by Dee"By training birds to 'get rhythm', scientists uncover evidence that our capacity to move in time with music may be connected with our ability to learn speech.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 9:34 There has been some good rain in the Murchison recently and nature is putting on a show in response.
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