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Scientists taught parrots how to video call their friends. But the sweetest surprise was that the birds actually ASKED to call each other! Researchers taught 18 pet parrots to ring a little bell whenever they wanted to make a call, then tap a picture to choose their feathered friend. And these clever little birds caught on! Over two months, they initiated 147 video calls! But here's where the story gets even sweeter. The parrots sang to each other, danced, showed off toys, and even picked up new skills from watching their friends. Some developed favorite calling partners, just like we do! And in a follow-up study, researchers discovered something remarkable. The parrots preferred LIVE video calls over watching prerecorded videos of other birds! They didn't just want to see another parrot. They seemed to enjoy the interaction. Sometimes the most beautiful friendships come with feathers instead of faces. And somewhere in the world, a little parrot might be ringing a bell because it's time to catch up with a friend. Peach says these birds have better long-distance friendships than most humans!