<ul><li>A new study conducted by Northeastern University, MIT, and the University of Glasgow has found that teaching parrots to video-call each other on tablets and smartphones could improve their behavior and well-being in domestic settings.</li><li>The researchers observed a group of domesticated birds that were taught how to use Facebook Messenger to video-call one another over a three-month period.</li><li>The study found that the birds initiated calls freely, formed strong preferences, and seemed to understand that they were communicating with real fellow parrots on the other end.</li><li>Caretakers overwhelmingly reported that their birds learning new skills from their video friends, including foraging, new vocalizations, and flying.</li></ul>

Parrots can video-call each other on tablets and smartphones, according to a new study

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