I get asked often if all of my birds talk. The truth is, a few talk a lot, some talk a little, and a few don’t talk at all. Parrotlets, especially males, like Talon here, do have the ability to mimic speech and other sounds. Some can learn several words and phrases. However, they don’t typically speak very clearly and they sound nothing like a human. Despite having the ability to talk that doesn’t mean that they all will, or that they will say more than a word or two. Never get a bird based on its speaking ability alone because you may be disappointed. #parrot #bird #parrotlet