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How To Choose A Bird That Will Talk

Almost every bird owner want to make sure that he or she get a bird that can talk.How can be sure that you are purchasing a bird will speak to you?

The fact is that the best way to be hundred percent sure that you are purchasing a bird is to buy a bird that already talks.

Selecting A Talking Bird

Selecting a bird just because you want one that will talk is a mistake.Birds are charming and loyal companions whether or not they ever talk at all.There is alot to these birds beyond their ability to talk.

Mostly bird owners love to teach their birds themselves.Many love to purchase the young babies so they teach them by their selves.Always rememeber one thing that talking birds talk when they want to talk you can not force them to talk.A bird that can not talk can be the best companion you have ever had.Parrort are fun.loving and intereseting birds even they do not talk.Some birds will live with you for years before they utter a word.

If you want just talking categories,then the ideal ways is to research different bird species that can talk.

Talking Species

Few species are noted for exceptional speaking abilities.If you want to get talking bird ,include the following types of birds in your search list.

African Greys:

These are the most famous specie known for their comprehensive vocabularies and cognitive skills.Beside their beauty they are very intelligent as well.

COMMON NAMES: Grey parrot, African Grey parrot, Congo Grey Parrot, Congo African Grey Parrot

SCIENTIFIC NAMEPsittacus erithacus

Size (Adult): Measuring about 13 inches, weighing just under 1 pound

Life Spam:40 to 60 years in captivity

Quaker Parrots

These medium sized parrots are very impressive little talers.They tend to learn environmental sounds as well like words and short phrases.

Quaker Parrots Overview

Common Names:Quaker parrot,Quaker parakeet,Monk Parrot,Monk Parakeet,Grey-Breasted Parakeet,Montevideo Parakeet

Scientific Name:Myiopsitta monachus

Size( Adult): 12 inches from beak to tail,weighing between 4and 5 ounces

Life Spam: 20 to 30 years in captivity

Indian Ringneck Parakeets

It is best choice for people who want a talking bird.They have very pretty colors.Their medium size make them attractive pets.They have crystal speaking abilities.These birds love to talk and enjoy a good challenge, which makes training a ton of fun.

Indian Ringneck Parakeets Overview:

COMMON NAMES: Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Indian Ringneck Parrot, Rose-Ringed parakeet

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Psittacula krameri manillensis

Size (Adult): 16 inches in length including tail feathers and 4 ounces in weight for a medium-sized parrot

LIFE Spam: 25 to 30 years normally,some have 50 years

Budgies

Budgies aka budgerigar another name parakeets are very intelligent and lively birds.They make wonderful companion pet birds.As they are very small in size.So ,they are suitable for almost all age groups.They are in huge range of colors and varieties.They can easily be tamed and trained to talk

Cockatiel

A cockatiel is famous choice for a pet bird.These birds are attractive as well as friendly.As they are small in size they are easy to tame .They are capable of mimicking speech.These birds are very good at whistling .You can teach them to sing along to tunes and talk.

Cockatiel Overview

COMMON NAMES: Cockatiel, tiel, quarrion (quarrian), weiro (weero)

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Nymphicus hollandicus

Size (adult): 12 or 13 inches, weighing between 2 to 4 ounces

Life Spam: 15 to 20 years with proper care, and sometimes as long as 30 years

Amazons

Several species of Amazon have ability to talk.They are wonderful pets.It is true that some species have more talent for speech than others.Keep this in mind that purchasing a bird of a specific species is by no means a warranty that it will ever speak. Alot of training,socialization and positive interaction are they keys to get even the most intelligent bird to speak up.

Amazons Overview

Height: 15 inches

WEIGHT: 10 to 18 ounces

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS: Green body, blue face, yellow head

Whatever species you decide on, make sure that it’s a bird that will be compatible with your lifestyle. If you do your homework and choose the right type of bird for you, you are sure to fall head over heels for your new friend, regardless of whether or not he or she learns to speak. Take it from other parrot parents–a few sweet snuggles and smooches from your favorite feathered friend are worth more than a million words any day.

Michi