Reply #39: The really smart families are the parrots and corvids. [View All]

[Ladyhawk]

The intelligence of parrots is pretty well-documented. Greys are good with language, but other species are good at this, too. Some parrots can use tools or solve complex puzzles. There's a cool documentary called "Parrots: Look Who's Talking" that shows you all aspects of parrot intelligence. You can rent it from Netflix and it's a kick! The real title is Nature: Birds. "Parrots: Look Who's Talking" is the second feature on the DVD.

Corvids--ravens, crows, jays, etc.--are quite intelligent. Crows are especially good at tool use and have even been known to make their own tools.