11 Top Pet Birds for Beginners That Talk

If you are new to the world of birds but want to take on the challenge of training a bird to talk, this story will help you find the right bird for you.

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I have classified the birds primarily on their ability to talk – so sometimes, the birds may not be easy to be with, but I have assumed that you are determined to put in the necessary effort.

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So without further ado, here are the 11 best talking birds for beginners.

African Greys

Research at Harvard University has shown that African Greys have an intelligence equivalent to that of a five-year-old human child. 01. Learn more

Budgies/Parakeets

The record for the bird with the largest vocabulary in the world is held by a budgie called Puck. He could use as many as 1728 words! 02. Learn more

Quaker Parrots (or Monk Parakeets)

A Quaker can usually pick up about 50-60 words easily. But that’s not all – these birds are good at mimicking just about anything. 03. Learn more

Amazon Parrots

These birds can learn as many as 100 words and phrases. However, not all Amazons are born with this gift. 04. Learn more

Indian Ringnecks

Indian Ringnecks are excellent talkers. They can learn as many as 100-130 words. 05. Learn more