The intelligence of these birds every day surprises more and today they are able to establish conversations through a screen.
Digital technology transformed the way we communicate, and now it is also changing the life of pets. A recent study showed that Domestic parrots can form social ties and even learn from your classmates Through video call. This finding opens new possibilities to improve the well -being of these birds in captivity.
Researchers of the Northeastern University, MIT and Glasgow University They carried out an innovative experiment. They taught 18 parrots of different species to use tablets to make video calls. The results showed that these birds not only recognized other parrots on the screen, but also developed social preferences and learned new skills.
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The intelligence of parrots and technology
The study revealed that parrots have exceptional intelligence, comparable in some species to that of a school age. During the experiment, birds demonstrated their ability to interact socially through screens. The most popular parrots were those that began more calls, which suggests a social dynamic similar to human.
The researchers observed that Birds issued specific vocalizations during video calls, equivalent to a “hello” in your natural language. In addition, some parrots learned new skills, such as flight techniques or food search, simply watching their peers on the screen.
The experiment showed that parrots can form significant social ties through video calls. A remarkable case was that of Ellie, a Goffin cacatúa, and Cookie, an African gray parrot. These birds developed such a strong relationship that They continued “speaking” with each other even after more than a year.
The caregivers played a crucial role in the success of the experiment. Birds not only enjoyed interaction with other parrots, but also the additional attention of their owners. However, the researchers warned that not all birds react the same. Three parrots abandoned the study due to negative reactions.
Source: Ambito
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