Budgerigars are some of the chattiest birds, and that is reflected in their brains. Budgie brains contain a map of vocal sounds, which is similar to that found in the human brain and has not been seen ...

They are known for their ability to mimic parts of human speech. Now a new study has shown that budgerigars can decipher sounds even if they've never heard someone speak before. The research confirms ...

"Not a sound could be heard" — that's how young Dirranbandi grazier Malcolm Hill described his family farm during the peak of the drought. Budgerigars have flocked back to south-west Queensland after ...