Post by Karen R Quinn on Jul 18, 2009 9:37:15 GMT -7
As far as talking birds go, there are a few key species that are noted for exceptional speaking abilities. Include the following types of birds in your research if you want the best chance at getting a little feathered chatterbox.
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Budgerigar or Budgies: Although they may take a little more effort on the training end, many budgies become surprisingly proficient talkers.
Cockatiels: These little charmers from down under are known for their whistling and excellent imitations of environmental sounds -- but with love and attention are able to build quite impressive vocabularies.
Quaker Parrot: These lively medium sized parrots can be impressive little talkers, and tend to learn environmental sounds as well as words and short phrases.
Indian Ringneck Parakeets: Ringnecks are a wonderful choice for people who want a talking bird. Their beautiful colors and medium size make them attractive pets, aside from their crystal clear speaking abilities.
African Greys: These are perhaps the most celebrated of talking parrots, known for their extensive vocabularies and cognitive skills.
Cockatoos: These birds are probably the most needy of all the talking species of parrots. The are quick to learn, and have great vocabulary skills. The Umbrella cockatoo is also known for it's most lovable nature.
Wikipedia Talking Birds: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_bird
Einstein: search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ytff1-&p=talking%20Parrots&ei=UTF-8&type=
Tips & Warnings:
If you are looking for a bird that has the ability to talk and mimic sounds, the list above is your best bet.
Be aware that some of these species are more demanding than others. I've try to list them from what is considered the least demanding to the most demanding. This isn't always the case, but is as close as I can come to being accurate.
While it's true that some species have more of a knack for speech than others, it's important to keep in mind that buying a bird of a particular species is by no means a guarantee that it will ever talk, and that plenty of training, socialization, and positive interaction are the only ways to get even the most intelligent bird to speak up.
Things you'll need:
Information
Budgerigar or Budgies: Although they may take a little more effort on the training end, many budgies become surprisingly proficient talkers.
Cockatiels: These little charmers from down under are known for their whistling and excellent imitations of environmental sounds -- but with love and attention are able to build quite impressive vocabularies.
Quaker Parrot: These lively medium sized parrots can be impressive little talkers, and tend to learn environmental sounds as well as words and short phrases.
Indian Ringneck Parakeets: Ringnecks are a wonderful choice for people who want a talking bird. Their beautiful colors and medium size make them attractive pets, aside from their crystal clear speaking abilities.
African Greys: These are perhaps the most celebrated of talking parrots, known for their extensive vocabularies and cognitive skills.
Cockatoos: These birds are probably the most needy of all the talking species of parrots. The are quick to learn, and have great vocabulary skills. The Umbrella cockatoo is also known for it's most lovable nature.
Wikipedia Talking Birds: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talking_bird
Einstein: search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ytff1-&p=talking%20Parrots&ei=UTF-8&type=
Tips & Warnings:
If you are looking for a bird that has the ability to talk and mimic sounds, the list above is your best bet.
Be aware that some of these species are more demanding than others. I've try to list them from what is considered the least demanding to the most demanding. This isn't always the case, but is as close as I can come to being accurate.
While it's true that some species have more of a knack for speech than others, it's important to keep in mind that buying a bird of a particular species is by no means a guarantee that it will ever talk, and that plenty of training, socialization, and positive interaction are the only ways to get even the most intelligent bird to speak up.