TED-Ed: Why can parrots talk? | Grace Smith-Viduarre and Tim Wright

The video explores how parrots can mimic human speech, focusing on their social behavior, vocal anatomy, and brain structure. It discusses the ability of parrots to learn and produce complex sounds, including human language, and questions whether they understand what they say. The video also highlights the conservation challenges facing wild parrots due to poaching and habitat loss.

What changes occurred in the parrot's accent after being separated from its owner for years?

How do social behaviors in wild parrots contribute to their ability to mimic human speech?

Describe the anatomical differences between the syrinx of parrots and that of songbirds.

In what ways have trained parrots demonstrated an understanding of language?

What are the implications of habitat loss and poaching on parrot populations?