Virtual Friendships: Parrots call friends to be less lonely. Parrots not only have the ability to communicate with each other via video, but also find it an enriching experience.
The study, which focused on 18 parrots from Florida, revealed amazing insights into the social interaction of these intelligent birds. In captivity, they tend to be understimulated, leading to boredom and loneliness. The ability to make video calls with other parrots could provide the birds with social interaction they otherwise would have had in the wild. This is particularly important for pet parrots that live alone.