Birds that talk back: Meet the top 10 avian mimics

African grey parrot Incredibly intelligent, African Grey Parrots can mimic human speech, understand context and develop extensive vocabularies of over 1000 words.

Budgerigar  These small parakeets are surprisingly good talkers, capable of learning hundreds of words and mimicking voices with impressive clarity.

Yellow-naped amazon Renowned for their clear vocal abilities and expressiveness, these parrots often mimic phrases and sing tunes they hear regularly.

Indian ringneck parakeet Bright and talkative, this parakeet breed imitates human voices with high accuracy.

Hill myna Considered one of the best mimics in the world, Hill Mynas can replicate human speech tones almost identically.

Blue-fronted amazon This bird is lively and known to develop a strong bond with humans. They boast of a vocal range variety.

Eclectus parrot This colourful parrot species can mimic human voices, including tone and pitch and is known for repeating household sounds.

Quaker parrot Social and playful, Quaker Parrots are fast learners and can pick up many words and short phrases with regular interaction.

Cockatoo While not always as clear as other parrots, cockatoos mimic words, laughter and even the rhythm of human conversation.

Raven Extremely intelligent, ravens can mimic human speech, animal sounds and environmental noises with eerie precision.

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