Unique parrot voices: A new study

16.11.2023 01:40
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22

Parrots are really good at talking and making different sounds. 

A study about monk parakeets found something interesting. Each parrot has a unique way of talking, like a special "voice print." 

This is kind of like how people have their own special way of talking.

The researchers discovered this by recording the sounds of many parrots in Barcelona. 

They found that even though parrots change their sounds a lot, there's still a special sound that is unique to each parrot. 

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This helps them recognize each other in a noisy group.

The leader of the study, Simeon Smeele, thinks this "voice print" helps parrots live in big groups without getting confused about who's making which sound. 

It needs more research

This discovery might also be true for other animals like dolphins and bats. 

It's like each parrot has its own special language that helps them talk and understand each other. 

But the scientists say they need more proof to be completely sure. 

They want to do more studies and see if other animals have special "voice prints" too.
 

Kate Yakimchuk Author: Kate Yakimchuk Editor internet resource