Why can parrots and parakeets repeat words but not have conversations? What are their brains like?

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I know they’re just mimicking words and attach no meaning to them but can someone explain why they’re not able to attach meaning to them and form sentences in the way that humans do? I guess the wider question is why humans can’t communicate with animals.

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They think like this:

The person who gives me food makes this sound.

When I make the same sound, they smile and give me more food.

I really like food, it’s awesome.

I should make the “give me food” sound more.

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