A group of parrots were taught to make video calls, and the results were remarkable.
Researchers at Northeastern University, in collaboration with scientists from MIT and the University of Glasgow, taught a group of parrots across a range of species how to video call — and the results were astounding.
The birds initiated calls at will and demonstrated that they understood a fellow parrot was on the other end. Some of the birds even acquired skills from the others, like new vocalizations and flying. "It’s been over a year and they still talk," said Cunha, who is a parrot behaviorist and Northeastern researcher.
While it may not mirror the companionship in the wild, the findings do suggest the video interactions can improve a bird’s quality of life, particularly for those already accustomed to a life in captivity.
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