Parrots Prefer Live Video Calls to Pre-recorded Content, Study Finds

Research indicates that parrots can distinguish between live and pre-recorded videos, showing more engagement with live interactions.

Parrots given tablets engaged more with live video calls than with pre-recorded videos, suggesting they recognize 'liveness'.
Study conducted by the University of Glasgow and Northeastern University highlights potential for an 'animal-centered internet'.
Live interactions led to more active and positive responses from parrots compared to their reactions to recorded content.
Researchers believe these findings could pave the way for digital platforms that cater specifically to the needs of animals.
The study's results will be presented at the CHI 2024 conference in Honolulu, exploring human factors in computing systems.