Recordings of brain activity in budgerigars reveal sets of brain cells that represent different sounds like keys on a ...

"Incredibly flexible" spoken language is produced through delicate patterns in the human brain, the researchers say. To determine whether the patterns are unique to humans, the research team performed ...

The research, published March 19 in the journal Nature, suggests parrots (and specifically parakeets) could be a model for ...

Navaornis had a larger cerebrum than Archaeopteryx, suggesting it had more advanced cognitive capabilities than the earliest ...

We all look forward to the first time our pet cuddles with us or plays with us, and if you're a parent to birds, you might ...

Neuroscientists have found a link between vocal changes and the aging brain in zebra finch songbirds, which could help lead to earlier diagnoses for disorders such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's ...