Whether or not you have a pet parrot, you have probably at some point in your life wondered why they mimic humans.

 

It can be funny to hear your parrot say hello, but not so much when they say something pretty embarrassing!

  

1. In the wild, each parrot has their own unique call - they don't know the difference between being domesticated and the wild.

 

2. They have their own flock language and when they are domesticated their flock becomes the people in the household.

 

3. Researchers believe parrots evolved to mimic others so that they could start a conversation with other species.

 

4. Their individual sounds and language helps to prevent conflicts over territory.

 

5. It is a way for males and females to find each other, as every parrot has an unique call. 

 

6. They are an extremely intelligent species, which explains their quick ability to adapt and copy your sounds. 

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