A new study finds that the birds have flexible problem-solving skills. July 5, 2013— -- Getting called a birdbrain might not be such an insult after all. A new study published in the journal PLoS ...

Goffin’s cockatoos excel at basic weight sorting but struggle with more complex tasks requiring associating heavier/lighter ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The crafty cockatoos have done it again. A new study published today ...

Cockatoos are incredibly intelligent birds. Up there with other highly intelligent bird species such as parrots and crows, cockatoos are capable of talking, singing, dancing, and even solving puzzle ...

I think all of us pet parents have wished on more than one occasion that our cats and dogs could tell us what they want and what they are thinking, but some Cockatoo parents don't have this issue ...

Many animals are known to make tools to help them find food or achieve other everyday goals, but advanced toolmaking skills are rarer. Now, wild cockatoos have been seen making sets of tools, each ...

Scroll through social media, and you’re sure to find videos of cockatoos swaying rhythmically to music. Scientists studying these impressive dance moves report in a recent study that at least 10 ...