Widely regarded as one of the best-talking birds, African Greys can amass a vocabulary of over a hundred words and possess cognitive abilities similar to that of a four to six-year-old human child.
African Grey
This Australian native parakeet ranks among the top talking birds, capable of learning hundreds of words with consistency and clarity, and even setting a world record for the largest bird vocabulary.
Budgerigar
With their highly social nature, most Amazon Parrots are proficient in speech and have a long history of beguiling people with their vocal talents, although they are currently traded and used as pets.
Amazon Parrot
Adapted to urban environments, these birds can mimic human speech and recall longer phrases, displaying a proficiency for learning up to a few hundred words.
Rose-ringed Parakeet
Highly social and intelligent, Quaker Parrots may not be the most capable talkers, but they quickly grasp human vocabulary, making them popular among novice bird owners.
Quaker Parrot
Known for their radical sexual dimorphism, these Australian parrots can learn an extensive vocabulary of over a hundred words and communicate through screeches and whistles in the wild.
Eclectus Parrot
Native to southern Asia, Hill Mynas possess the ability to mimic human speech with clarity, rivaling the African Grey in sheer speech ability when placed in captivity.
Hill Myna
While their vocabulary is limited to about 20 to 30 words, cockatoos fascinate with their vocal mimicry, curiosity, and sociability, despite their loud and harsh voices.
Cockatoo
This group of colorful New World parrots, including the blue and yellow macaw, can mimic speech to varying degrees, with the blue and yellow macaw being especially known for its vocal talents.
Macaw
With the ability to mimic many sounds, including human speech, ravens, crows, rooks, and magpies showcase their cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills, making them unique in the bird world.