Beyond Mimicry: Parrots Display Startling Intelligence, From Food Heists to Zoom Bombing

A recent social media video has brought to light the extraordinary intelligence of parrots, challenging the common perception of these birds as mere mimics. The video, shared by user 'ParrotPedroPascal,' features a Red-lored Amazon parrot named Pedro Pascal, whose owner recounts several instances of the bird's cunning behavior. According to the owner, Pedro, who 'basically showed up here with a suitcase and claimed squatter’s rights,' has demonstrated remarkable problem-solving skills. One notable anecdote involves Pedro's ability to locate his hidden food supply. "He never saw the bag, he just noticed me going into the room with an empty dish and coming back and it’s full," the owner explained. "So naturally he put two and two together, climbed off his perch, went straight into the room, and found the big bag of food." Beyond his food-finding prowess, Pedro also reportedly attempts to participate in virtual meetings. "He also tries to be on zoom calls with us by crawling onto our shoulders so he can be involved," his owner added. The video's prompt, asking viewers for their own stories of 'indisputable evidence that parrots are intelligent, conspiring individuals,' garnered significant attention, with numerous users sharing similar tales of their pets' advanced cognitive abilities, from complex communication to elaborate pranks. This compilation of anecdotes underscores the sophisticated minds behind these feathered companions.

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