New research from CU Boulder sheds light on the cognitive functions of male ‘green parakeets’ or budgerigars On PetSmart’s website and in stores, the vibrant green, yellow, blue and white budgerigar, ...

Strolling through St. Paul’s Phalen Park last fall with some birdwatching friends, I heard an unusual bird call, repeated several times. Following the sounds to an oak tree, we were startled to see ...

When it comes to affairs of the heart, there are a variety of factors at play: mutual attraction, shared interests, an intangible spark that eventually leads to love. But in Darwinian terms, the ...

Male budgie birds who show smarts become more attractive in the eyes of female counterparts, a new study suggests. According to the results, direct observation of "clever behavior," such as the ...

If you're a male budgie, attracting a mate is all about brains rather than brawn, researchers have found. Researchers studying the birds found seeing 'clever behavior' in a male made them irresistible ...

Turns out, this bird you can change. An escaped parakeet has joined a flock of sparrows and has been living free in the wilds of Central Park for the past month — but the bright green birdie only has ...