Parakeets Reveal Surprising Social Skills, Forming Friendships in Ways Reminiscent of Human Interactions and Bonds

26 November 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🦜 Researchers at the University of Cincinnati studied the cautious social strategies of monk parakeets. 🔍 Parakeets “test the waters” when forming new social connections, observing potential partners before engaging. 🤝 The study highlights the importance of social bonds in reducing stress and improving reproductive success in parrots. 🔄 Similar cautious behaviors […]