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4 Best Talking Parrots For Beginners
If you’re a beginner looking for a talking parrot, there are several species that are known for their talking abilities and are great for beginners. Here are four of the best talking parrots for beginners:
- 1. Sun Conures
Size: 6-10 inches
Weight: 60-80 grams
Price: $350-$1900
Noise level: Low
Life span: 10-20 years
Sun Conures adapt quickly to tricks and a few spoken words, although thier vocals are not as extensive as other parrots, they can learn to speak a few words and phrases and they make a perfect fit for beginners. The Sun Conures generally start to speak out their first words when they are about 2-4 months old. Generally conures are much easier to train than others, but over all it will require patience and consistency to be able to get them to talking.
A wide variety of conure parrots do exist, to go through some of our baby conures we have at store Click here
They are small, have an affectionate temperament, don’t make too much noise and they enjoy to be taught tricks. These birds do require attention and handled with care, hence they are best suited for a beginner who is willing to commit. However they may also be very playfull and need toys to interact with.
Conures might be your best option when looking for pet birds that can talk. Even so, if you are looking for a talking bird that is also affectionate, conures are your best options. With the diverse conure species available, some having better talking abilities than others. The conure species with the best talking abilities include blue crowned, Jenday conures and Patagonian conures.
- 2. Yellow Naped Amazons
Size: 12-16 inches
Weight: 270-460 grams
Lifespan: 20-40 years
Noise level: Medium
Price: $1200-$1900
The Yellow naped amazons do make a great fit for beginners, but however a lot of research always needs to be done so as to be sure the yellow naped will fit you lifestyle. Yellow naped amazons stand out with the best talking ability of its specie. They seem to be especially fond of music have good singing ability, can even learn an entire song and learn how to do numerous tricks . Amongst the amazon we also have the Yellow crowned amazons, Blue fronted and double yellow headed
The Yellow naped amazon is a widespread amazon parrot, most times considered to be a subspecies of the yellow crown amazon. It is greatly distinguished by its green fore headed crown and a yellow band across the lower nape and hindneck. The eyes are orange, beak is dark gray and is paler towards the baseof the upper mandible.
- 3. Pionus Parrots
Size: 10-12 Inches
Weight: 220-300 grams
Lifespan: 25-40 Years
Noise level: Low
Price: $1500-$1800
Pionus parrots are quiet birds, this is an easy-going addition to any family unit! They enjoy affection on their own terms and can be fairly sociable. With blue and green iridescent plumage, this guy sure is a sight to behold! Due to their size, their bites can be rather painful, so ensure proper supervision while children are in close proximity. The Pionus parrot is the quietest of the Amazonian parrots by far. Out of every bird we’ve discussed on our list so far, this parrot does demand much more maintenance, has a high price tag and a very long life. They are prone to certain health issues, but with some proper upkeep and annual vet visits, you should be able to extend their life to the max!
They require a big cage and time and space to fly around once they’re trained. Pionus parrots aren’t known as the best talkers but with appropriate training and patience they tend to grab a few words and phrases
- 4. Lorikeets
Size: 10-12 inches
Weight: 70-200 grams
Lifespan: 7-15 years
Noise level: Medium
Price: $450-$1500
Lorikeets are generally very active birds, They generally require a lot of exercise so as to maintain good health. In general, these birds are friendly, easy to socialize, and value interaction with their human keepers. Hand-feed these young birds during their training. They will become acclimated to human touch and may be less nippy. This bird is a highly intelligent bird that can learn tricks and other behaviors. Rainbow lorikeets are good talkers, they can learn a couple of words and few phrases. They are noisy birds and have a high-pitched tone with frequent squawks.
We have a few species of lorikeets available at our store, click here to browse our collection of Lorikeets