Source: Gizmodo<br /><br />Parrots are pretty smart, but why exactly is that? <br /><br />Research suggests parrots have a larger brain circuit for higher-order thinking, which is surprisingly mammal-like.<br /><br />Parrots can build tools, recognize themselves in a mirror, and understand object permanence...<br /><br />...as well as being capable of vocal learning and expression.<br /><br />So human and bird brains are not as different as you might think! <br />
