When we consider intelligent pets, dogs are always at the top of the list. They can follow commands, understand routines, and have strong emotional connections with humans. But parrots? These colorful, chatty birds could be much smarter than most people give them credit for. Just how smart are parrots compared to dogs? The answer may surprise you.
There is one parrot, an African Grey named Alex, that has been observed to possess the ability to recognize colors, shapes, numbers, and even preferences. Parrots also possess the ability to use tools, recall patterns, and even solve multi-step problems, which was thought to be the sole domain of primates.
