8. African gray parrots
African gray parrots are thought to be one of the most intelligent animals on the planet, rivaling even apes. Some scientists have suggested that these parrots have a reasoning ability similar to that of a three- or four-year-old human child.
Many birds can mimic human speech, but African gray parrots were found to be the most accomplished talkers. Experiments prove they understand words and use deductive reasoning to solve problems, specifically figuring out which of two boxes contains a food reward.
These birds are also able to work together to obtain a desired treat.
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