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Parrot talking

The fact that parrots can talk is a huge point of attraction for many people, so much so that some overlook the bird’s actual needs in their enthusiasm. So let’s have a realistic look at parrot talking!

Which species can talk? If you do have a talker on your hands, how do you train them? Find out all about how to get your parrot to imitate human speech and whistling tunes like a champion.

Close up of curious yellow-fronted Amazon parrot

How Do Parrots Talk?

Published: April 6, 2023Modified: April 6, 2023

Their talking ability is a big part of the attractiveness of many parrot species. It’s both hilarious and adorable when a parrot imitates your voice, learns to say silly phrases …

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Amazon parrot sitting on person's shoulder

Why Do Parrots Talk?

Published: March 8, 2023Modified: April 6, 2023

One of the most well-known characteristics of parrots is their potential to pick up and imitate imitate human speech, tunes and sounds they hear around the house. Some of them …

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Two crested budgie parakeets

Can Parakeets Talk? All About Parakeet Talking

Published: October 4, 2020Modified: January 2, 2023

If you’re thinking about adding a parakeet to your family, you might be wondering if they’re among the birds that can learn to imitate human speech. Can parakeets talk? Find …

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Colorful sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis) on white surface.

Can Sun Conures Talk? | Aratinga solstitialis

Published: June 1, 2020Modified: February 27, 2023

The amazingly colorful sun conure is a pretty popular parrot to keep as a pet and it’s not difficult to see why: their bright plumage and snuggly but mischievous personalities …

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Green Macaw parrot touching its beak with its foot.

What Parrots Talk? All About Talking Parrots!

Published: May 1, 2020Modified: January 2, 2023

Talking parrots have such a huge appeal. Even if you’re used to it, hearing a bird speak human phrases never gets old! Certain species are better at it than others. …

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Peach faced lovebird on white background.

Do Lovebirds Talk? | All About Lovebird Talking

Published: March 11, 2020Modified: March 6, 2023

If you recently got your first lovebird(s) or are thinking of adding one or multiple to your family, you might be asking yourself: do lovebirds talk? Few things are more …

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Gray and yellow cockatiell with open beak on gray background

Can Cockatiels Talk? | All About Cockatiel Talking

Published: February 14, 2020Modified: January 2, 2023

Arguably the most fun aspect of many domestic parrots is their ability to mimic sounds. Many species can learn to imitate phrases and tunes to some degree; some talking parrots …

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  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
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    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots