OT Staff & Waquar Habib
Known for exceptional intelligence and a vocabulary of over 1,000 words, the African Grey can mimic voices and sing melodies. Found in African rainforests, it thrives in mentally stimulating environments.
Small but highly vocal, budgies can learn hundreds of words and whistle tunes. Commonly kept as pets worldwide, they are sociable birds with strong mimicry when kept in pairs or alone.
This Amazon parrot is prized for its clear speech and operatic singing. Native to regions like Honduras and Nicaragua, it bonds closely with owners and needs regular interaction and enrichment.
These brightly coloured parakeets are skilled talkers with distinct voices and musical mimicry. Found in the wild across India and kept as pets globally, they learn words with regular training.
Popular for their loud singing and wide vocabulary, these Amazons are native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. They are expressive, often performing tunes and mimicking songs in clear tones.
Famed for unmatched human-like speech, the Hill Myna mimics voices with perfect pitch and rhythm. Wild populations exist in India and Thailand, though they are increasingly rare and protected.
Known for both beauty and clarity of speech, the Eclectus can sing phrases and entire tunes. Native to the Solomon Islands and nearby regions, they are quiet but highly articulate birds.
Originating from Argentina and neighbouring areas, Quakers can mimic speech and sounds with surprising accuracy. Now feral in parts of the US and Europe, they are popular, adaptable pets.