Parrots known as great mimics also have varied musical tastes and an intense dislike of dance tunes, scientists have discovered.
While some prefer classical works and others pop tunes, scientists have found the creatures do not like dance music.
Researchers monitored the listening preferences of a pair of African grey parrots ( Psittacus erithacus ) – a popular pet species, and found that while one favoured soothing “middle of the road” music, the other opted for more upbeat, modern pop, ‘The Telegraph’ reported.
Birds also enjoyed rock and folk music and “danced” along, by bobbing their heads and legs. They even “sang along”, by squawking. But neither animal appreciated electronic dance music, which left them both distressed.
“The birds clearly showed preferences. One preferred the rhythmic and one preferred the classical.
“There is no trend for the birds. Even if they are in the same place hearing the same things, they do not prefer the same music,” Dr Franck Peron, from the University of Lincoln said.
( via thehindu.com )