Upper West Sider Maggie Morgan is looking for a rare bird to watch her “playful” 31-year-old Senegal parrot Urby at her 75th Street digs while she flies the coop for 10 days in July.

Parrots are exceptional among birds for their high levels of exploratory behaviour and manipulatory abilities. It has been argued that foraging method is the prime determinant of a bird's visual field ...