Post by itsazhar on May 1, 2021 14:25:38 GMT -5
The Timneh Grey parrots, African Grey parrots, and Yellow-naped Amazon parrots are the types of parrots that talk. The Amazons and African Grey parrots have the largest human word’s vocabulary. Amazon parrots are also the best singers of human music. The African Greys are the best medium-sized talking parrots. They are fluent speakers, not many of them do not speak on prompting.
The cockatoos and macaws also have talking abilities. They are also good at mimicking as they are too intelligent parrots. But their vocabulary is not as rich as that of African Greys and Amazons. Some small parrots like Alexandrines, Quakers, Jardines, and Electus, can also talk. They have a constrained vocabulary, however, Jardines can even learn phrases.
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How Do Parrots Learn To Talk?
Parrots can rarely learn their own to talk like mimicking ringing telephone or doorbells. But most of the time it is you, who train them to talk. To each your parrot to talk, you should start with short words. It will make it easier for your parrot to mimic you. Better to start with general greetings like “Hi” or “Hello”. To have effective teaching, you should replicate the word repeatedly. It is hardly possible that you utter any word, and your bird immediately picks it.
You should consider and treat your parrot as just a newborn baby, who is trying to learn to talk. You should have great patience. Till then, enjoy your parrot’s quietness! Pronounce the word slowly and clearly, so they can mimic you. Parrots cannot enunciate anything that is mumbling. They are also unable to learn the words that vicissitudes every time you say. You should try to make the same sound, emphasizing the same syllables every time. Research has analyzed that excitable and high pitch sound is easier for parrots to learn.
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I know trainers usually get excited to hear from their parrots. Due to this, they may become frustrated and aggressive. You should repeat the word only 5-6 times during each session. It will be more than enough. Excessive repetition will tire out your parrot. Your bird may lose interest. So, a 5-10 minutes training session is enough for your parrot. Appreciation is the key to improvement. Always appreciate your bird when he is doing a good job. When your parrot has tried his best or has spoken to you, then give him a treat.
He will understand that he is doing a good job and will get a treat is whenever he will do so. After this training, if your parrot has spoken to you, then do share your experience in the comment section.