Lonely pet parrots find friendship through video chats, a new study finds

Lonely parrots are finding companionship through video chats, according to a new study. As someone who has had a pet parrot before, this article immediately caught my attention. Researchers found that interacting with humans via video calls helped to stimulate parrots’ social behavior and reduce boredom. The study, published in the journal Biology Letters, involved 16 pet parrots who were each given a two-week video chat session with a person. The parrots were able to recognize and interact with the person on the screen, and their behavior was recorded and analyzed. The results showed that the parrots became more vocal and active during the video sessions, indicating that they were being stimulated by the interaction. This is a fascinating finding that could have important implications for the welfare of pet parrots. Many parrots are kept in isolation for long periods of time, which can lead to psychological problems and behavioral issues. Video chats could provide a simple and effective way to combat this problem and improve the lives of these intelligent and social birds. As such, pet owners should consider incorporating video chats into their parrots’ daily routine.