birds that can talk?

Question

I would like to get a small bird, not to expensive, and can learn to talk.

Is there any bird that is small, not to expensive, and can talk, not like a macaw or anything that crazy, just a nice small bird

not just sing a song, but what birds can actually say words like hello, and goodbye

can cockatiels talk, because my friend offered me her cockatiel, but my dad will only let me get a bird that can talk....strange i know, but he likes talking birds

Answer 1

There is no guarantee that any bird will talk. There are some birds that have more of a reputation for talking, but even the most well known talkers may never talk.

Male Budgies have the largest vocabulary. They don't have the most clear speech, but they can learn to talk. Male Cockatiels can learn to talk and whistle complex tunes, but again, nothing is guaranteed.

If you are looking for a bird because you heard they can talk, maybe a bird is not the right pet for you.

All birds are expensive. They require vet visits, expensive caging, expensive food (more than just seeds, they need pellets, fresh fruits and vegetable everyday, cooked pasta, grains, and everything should be organic), lots of toys that will need to be replaced often as birds destroy their toys (that is how they play).

Answer 2

In addition to such birds as the Lories, Lorikeets, Caiques and
Cockatiels, there is a large group of Parakeets. Recently, it has been
found that one of the best "talking birds" is the little Shell Parakeet or
"Budgie" from Australia, where it is known as the Budgerigar. It is
frequently called a "lovebird"' because it resembles the Lovebirds of
Africa, but the latter have short square tails, whereas the budgie's tail is
long and pointed. Dozens of combinations of beautiful colors have been
obtained by careful breeding.

Equally remarkable are some of the Hill Mynahs of India and
neighboring islands. Many of them are better mimics than any parrot
because their voices are startlingly like that of a human. They can
whistle tunes, cough like a man with asthma, laugh like a woman, and
there was one that appeared on radio programs where it sang the Star
Spangled Banner. Mynahs, which are related to the grackles, walk like
starlings and somewhat resemble them.

The Crow, too, can imitate human voices and other sounds very closely
but its vocabulary is usually limited to a few words and phrases. Other
members of the Crow Family, including the Magpies, the Ravens --
immortalized by Edgar Allen Poe -- and the Rooki and the Jackdaws of
Europe, also can be trained to talk.

Starlings, and even Bluejays, sometimes learn to do imitations and say a
word or two. Nobody knows why certain kinds of birds can talk better
than others, except that some have unusual memories and are natural
mimics.
The long-tailed Macaws include the largest and most gorgeously
colored of the parrot-like birds. They have harsh screaming voices but
some can be trained to say a few words or short sentences. The Red-
and-Blue Macaw, which becomes 3 feet long, including a 2 foot tail,
has been introduced into Hawaii. The Cockatoos are native in Australia
and the islands of the Indian Ocean. Most of them are quite large and
white, with a conspicuous colored crest, although some are brown, gray
or even black. Like the macaws, they are good talkers

Answer 3

My family is crazy about birds. We have seven parrots! two of them are macaws! If you wanted a talking bird and don't have alot of experience with birds you could get a Senegal. They are parrots and are pretty small. They can learn to talk and they are very sweet and cuddly. I always think they are the best starter birds. I have alot of experience with birds. I have had birds since i was 4 years old. If you do think that sunegals are too big for you cockatiels are nice. They are smaller and can learn a couple words like hi or hello and they love whistling. If you want to know where to get one you could get cockatiels pretty much at any pet store. But some people just let them go into the wild so if you want to be nice you could look for the nearest bird rescue and get one. They have all kinds of birds there. We rescued all of ours except for our sunegal who we fell in love with at a bird store. And also let me give you this tip, You don't pick the bird, the bird picks you! I have a friend who recently got a bird and she was buying something for her cat and the bird just kept talking to her and was very nice to her. She never even thought about getting a bird before that. And believe me either did her husband. I hope this helps somehow!

Answer 4

Male cockatiels can speak quite well, but females can't (as far as I know). Are are all parrots banned in India? A cockatiel is a parrot therefore if all parrots are banned, you can't get a cockatiel anyway..? Besides parrots, other birds that are known to talk are crows, starlings, and even canaries (although the latter is rarer to occur). Some small parrots that are good at talking are cockatiels, budgerigars, quakers, and rainbow lorikeets. Do note that even if the species of bird is quite well known for being great talkers, some individuals choose to never say a word.

Answer 5

Cockatiels are much more likely to whistle, although I have met a couple over the years that talk. Males are more likely to talk than females. You can tell the males by the bright orange cheeks, although those may be missing on albino or lutino birds. Hand-fed babies run between $60-$175 depending on what color pattern you want.

Parakeets (budgies) are excellent talkers! Males talk a little more than females. Tell the male by his bright blue cere (the part of the beak with the nostrils in it) Parakeets run between $20-$50 depending on the color or if they're hand-fed. Hand-fed babies are worth the extra $$$, but if you get one young enough and are patient, you can tame it to be as friendly as a hand-fed.

Some small parrots that can talk and aren't too expensive are Senegal Parrots-about $400.00 and both sexes talk- I have one and he(?) is a fairly good talker, Cherry Headed Conures -$250, African Red-Bellied Parrot (males) $500, or Caiques (black headed or peach bellied) $600.

Good Luck, but remember, the only way to assure that you're getting a talking bird is to buy one that already talks. And some of them come with emotional baggage and bad vocabularies...

Answer 6

First, even the birds best known for their talking ability may not talk. It is based on the individual bird and it's environments. It also depends on whether you want a bird that mimics, mumbles or is just noisy.

Some Green Cheek Conures can say a few words (or at least sound similar to words). Blue Crown Conures (about $400-$500) have a knack for mimic. I have heard than parakeets, with dedicated work/training can talk up a storm.

Just promise that, whatever bird you choose, you will not place him in another home because he/she disappoints you with a lack of "speak".

Answer 7

A bird called a half moon conjure is a wonderful talker! In fact I believe these little ones talk better than you or I. I purchased her some time ago, she is a pretty shade of green with orange tuft above her beak and stands about 9 inches high. The half moon conjure has a vocabulary of up to 250 or more words and you can understand what they say perfectly. They may cost a little more but they are great little talking birds and give you unconditional love!

Answer 8

Parrotlets are small (actually the smallest parrot in the world) They look like lovebirds but are smaller. The males are capable of talking. And they are rather quiet birds.
You should do research and read as much as you an on taking care of a bird! Before you buy one! That way you will know what you are getting into before you get them.

Answer 9

Cockatiels and parakeets can learn to talk, but it's harder for them to pick up on words. They are both in the same family as the parrot, but parrots/macaws have more developed "vocal cords" that allow them to pick up on words and sounds so easily.
Cockatiels and parakeets will pick up easily on whistling tunes or imitating bird calls (my cockatiel can imitate about 25 different birds, his favorite is the whippoorwill). They can learn, but you will have to work with them more. A hint, males tend to learn more easily than females.

Answer 10

If you can find one, I'd suggest a Starling. They're incredibly active, inquisitive little birds, and excellent mimics. Their little buzzy voices are so cute! The only problem is that they NEVER shut up, which can be really annoying if you're trying to sleep in. Another benefit is that they can't bite like the parrots; aside from the occassional jab up the nose or in the ear, they're harmless.