Viral Videos

[Watch] Parrots Can Video Chat Too!

New Delhi: Parrots are known to mimic human speech very well. It turns out that they can video chat as well. According to a recent study conducted by Northeastern University, MIT, and the University of Glasgow, domesticated parrots can learn to use tablets and smartphones to communicate with one another.

In the wild, they communicate using a variety of vocalisations. However, in captivity, they may not have the same opportunities to interact with other birds. Rebecca Kleinberger, Jennifer Cunha and Ilyena Hirskyj Douglas teamed up to teach a group of parrots how to use the technology on Facebook Messenger. The team worked with a group of parrots and their caregivers to train them in the use of tablets and smartphones. The results were promising, suggesting that video chat could indeed benefit parrots in captivity.

The experiment lasted for approximately three months, during which the researchers closely observed how the parrots utilised their newly acquired ability. The parrots were not only able to initiate calls but also showed an understanding that a real fellow parrot was on the other side. Some caretakers even reported that their birds learned new skills from their video friends. “She came alive during the calls,” News18 reported quoting a caretaker.

Jennifer Cunha shared a heartwarming story about her own bird, Ellie, a Goffin’s cockatoo, who became friends with an African grey parrot named Cookie from California during the study. Even after more than a year, the two birds still communicate with one another.

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Delhi CM Atishi May Be Arrested Soon, Predicts Arvind Kejriwal; Check BJP’s Response

New Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused central agencies of conspiring to arrest Delhi chief…

7 minutes ago

Christmas In Odisha: Santa Clause Calls For Gifting Trees For New Year

Bhubaneswar: Incessant rain failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of people including children and…

28 minutes ago

Sandhya Theatre Stampede: Allu Arjun’s Father Announces Rs 2 Crore Aid To Victim’s Family

Hyderabad: Allu Aravind, film producer and father of ‘Pushpa 2: The Rise’ actor Allu Arjun, said…

48 minutes ago

Install CCTV Cameras At Police Stations, Outposts By March 2025: HC To Odisha govt

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has directed the Odisha government to install CCTV cameras in…

55 minutes ago

Odisha BJP Promises Quick Return Of Money To Chit Fund Scam Victims; BJD Ridicules

Bhubaneswar: The BJP government in Odisha is taking necessary steps for quick refund of money…

1 hour ago

Gang Of Five Smuggling Country-Made Guns Arrested In Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: Five members of a gang smuggling country-made guns and involved in several other crimes,…

1 hour ago

This website uses cookies.