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    Foul-mouthed parrots moved with other birds to curb swearing habit

    by Shweta Sharma Jan 23, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: ASSOCIATED PRESS

    A wildlife park fed up with its “infamous swearing parrots” is transferring them to a bigger flock in the hope of curbing their habit – but it comes with a risk.

    The decision was taken by the Wildlife Park as three more birds learned to swear in addition to the five African greys that were moved to the venue in 2020.

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