Explore the specialized anatomy that allows parrots to talk, scream, curse, and recite facts like humans.



Whether they’re belting Beyoncé, headbanging to classic rock, or rattling off curse words at zoogoers, parrots are constantly astounding us. They are among the only animals that produce human speech, and some parrots do it almost uncannily well. How is this possible? Grace SmithVidaurre and Tim Wright dig into the anatomy that allows parrots to talk, scream, curse, and recite facts.

Lesson by Grace SmithVidaurre and Tim Wright, directed by Anton Bogaty.

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