Carl Zimmer

This Parrot Has No Beak, But Is at the Top of the Pecking Order (opens in new tab)

The New York Times, April 20, 2026 (with Meg Felling) Link Bruce, a disabled kea parrot, is missing his top beak. The bird uses tools to keep himself healthy and developed a jousting technique that has made him the alpha male of his group. Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company. Reprinted with permission.

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