The most famous talking bird in recent times was Alex, an African Grey Parrot who was the subject of a thirty year experiment by Irene Pepperberg, a USA-based animal psychologist.

Those qualities can make grey parrots a tempting choice for a pet when evaluating the different types of talking birds — but these birds are neither cheap nor easy for beginners to care for ...

Mummified parrots have been found dating back centuries, before the arrival of Europeans. While poaching is now banned in many countries, they continue to be traded and used as pets.

If you want a bird that can learn roughly 100 words and replicate your voice, this is a great choice. They occasionally make a range of noises, including screeching and whistling, in addition to ...

Vasa parrots emit low, squeaky mumbles – they almost sound as if they are talking to themselves, helping make them one of the quietest pet birds, who definitely won't upset your neighbors.