: Once they start, they don't have an "off" switch. They will vocalize from dawn until dusk, regardless of whether you’re on a work call or trying to nap. 4. Commitment for a Lifetime

: Even if you buy a species known for talking, some individual birds simply never choose to speak. They might prefer to whistle or mimic the sound of your microwave instead!

: Widely considered the "gold standard" of talkers, they can learn hundreds of words and even understand the context of what they are saying.

: Don't let their small size fool you! Budgies can actually develop huge vocabularies, though their voices are much softer and faster.