While the Optimist Daily may not have a favorite bird per se, the kākāpō is definitely one of our favorites. The kākāpō is a colorful parrot with intricate patterns, and it so happens to be the world’s fattest parrot. Unfortunately for our feathered friends in New Zealand, a … [Read more...] about Volunteer vets act quick to save world’s fattest parrots from extinction
Parrots
Here’s why parrots can talk like humans
Our closest mammal relatives haven’t been able to replicate human speech, and yet, parrots do so easily. Have you ever wondered why that is? First, get the “bird brain” out of your head. Parrots are actually smart animals, and have been known to create unique songs so their mate … [Read more...] about Here’s why parrots can talk like humans
