We all know parrots, and African Greys in particular are very intelligent, but for many it has always been debatable whether they are just excellent mimics or they can actually think for themselves, and articulate their speech to say what they mean. Read our article: African Greys can converse, and I think you will be left in no doubt!

If you have a badly behaved parrot, and especially a cockatoo, the May issue of Parrots magazine, available on this website now and in the shops on Thursday 19 April, is a must-read. We speak to Alan Jones' assistant who has 19 companion cockatoos and she explains exactly how to get the best out of them and how to get through the difficult time when they begin to reach maturity.