January 23rd, 2008
Talking Parrot - Do You Really Want One?
If you want a talking bird here are some things you should consider. Most of the birds who talk are some type of parrot. Not all parrot’s species are talkers, though. Some birds are well renowned for the talking, such as the African Grey parrots and budgies (often known as Parakeets), while others, such as ravens, really don’t have much to say.
The really good choice for a talking bird that isn’t a parrot is the European Starling. They are not expensive (free if you can catch one), legal to keep in most areas, talk well and have a great history on the stage. Starlings are an introduced species in North America, where they were imported for roles in Shakespearean plays. North America has about 200 million starlings. So there is more than enough to go around.