While the kea parrot’s beak would normally be considered essential for survival, Bruce has innovated other ways of commanding respect.

Keas are parrots native to New Zealand, easily recognized by their large, curved upper beaks. In a fascinating story first shared by New Scientist, a kea named Bruce lost the top half of his beak in ...

Parrots are amazing birds with fun personalities, and of course, their ability to talk. Many people don’t know this, but the beak of a parrot continues to grow throughout its life, and it needs to ...

Bruce the kea—a species of alpine parrot native to New Zealand—lost his upper beak in an accident as a young bird. But that hasn’t stopped him from becoming the dominant male in his kea community ...

Bird beaks have a variety of shapes and purposes. Here are common bird beak types you should look for and how they help birds find food.

Much like monkeys swinging from branch to branch, some parrots can swing through the trees with the greatest of ease, scientists have learned. But these colorful birds grip the branches with an ...

Kea parrots are known for being extremely curious and capable of solving complex problems; they can even make each other chuckle. Now, for the first time, a kea named Bruce has demonstrated skilled ...