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Scientists discover parrots may actually use names

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Scientists discover parrots may actually use names

Parrots may be doing more than just repeating words-they may actually use names. By analyzing hundreds of recordings from pet parrots, researchers found evidence that many birds use specific names to identify particular people, animals, and even individual companions. Some parrots appeared to refer to someone who wasn’t present, while others used names in creative ways, such as saying their own name to grab attention.

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