Parrot proves it's no birdbrain

"At the ripe age of 29, Alex has mastered important tasks like counting to six, understanding that corn is yellow, and knowing the differences among a variety of shapes.

"Call him a birdbrain if you must; he'll probably take it as a compliment. This is because Alex, an African gray parrot, is a prime example of birds' abilities to exhibit higher brain functions than humans usually give them credit for. "
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