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by slothmister on October 7th, 2009
Yes, but they do not speak as in mean what they say, they simply copy what they hear. Although with some parrots they do have an uncanny ability to actually answer your questions! But it is all down to training/chance.
by Galeanda on October 7th, 2009
Seen and enjoyed their company as members of our family :-)
by scubabob on September 13th, 2009
I see one everyday. Usually he beats the alarm clock and is yakking/nibbling my ear on the pillow. His name is Trouble and he's a Quaker Parrot with a vocabulary of a little over 50 words and phrases. A couple of sound effects and tunes too.
by Sandy - Sand on September 2nd, 2009
I knew a macaw that was about 30years old he couldn't say much except helllo and a few other things. That were tought by the owner and the various girlfriends that he had over that time. And he never forgot the way to say hello in each of the past girlfriends voices even after nearly 30 years
by Theby on August 10th, 2009
I used to own one. Not only could he speak but he could imitate any sound. He was constantly imititating the sound of the telephone ringing and if I was in another room I would run to answer it only to find it was him. I'm sure he used to laugh at me everytime! We had roadworks being done at one stage and he picked up on imitating the jackhammer! That lasted for about a month. Thank goodness he didn't keep that one going.
by Sexyrabbit on August 10th, 2009
Yes, he could say F..you. lol
by Carrot and Stick on October 7th, 2009
Yes, ALbert:
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by Thriftymaid on October 7th, 2009
yes
by Anonymous on October 7th, 2009
Where I grew up all the spanish kids parents had tropical birds in the house. I remember them having parrots that spoke Spanish, it was so funny to me.
by azlotto on October 7th, 2009
Yes, a Congo African Grey.
+5
by Ironhead on October 7th, 2009
Yes, my sister has an African Grey with quite a vocabulary.
by -NUNYA-- on October 7th, 2009
Yes I have seen 2 of 'em. One lives down the block and meows like a kitty and says "here kitty kitty kitty" and tons more.
And the other at the local pet store.
+5
by NoWhereMan on October 7th, 2009
No. But I've heard one.
by Shanel with an S on October 7th, 2009
yes but it was being shy! i was mad b/c i wanted to hear it talk!
by Mean Sixteen on August 10th, 2009
Some politicians. Really though yes. We use to have an African Grey parrot at an old employer. He was awsome. Very smart bird. I have heard of them having upwards of a 1500 word vocabulary.
by philosopher-saint on August 10th, 2009
A few of my colleagues could be accurately described that way!
;-)
by Timjon on August 10th, 2009
Yes, I have heard African Grey parrots that spoke.
by VSPrasad on August 10th, 2009
Our city zoo has one.
by Miss Anubis loves this season on August 10th, 2009
Yes, there was one in a petstore that said "Hello"
by Spacys back on August 10th, 2009
yes we own one an african grey +5
by MisterKnowItAll on August 10th, 2009
Yeah, in Florida a long time ago. Ever met a crow that could speak? They're creepy...
by Chris says AYBABTU on August 10th, 2009
yes there is one at the petshop down the road! You have t say hello to it ofr it keeps on saying hello till you leave
by chocotobias on February 9th, 2010
My Senegal has a vocab. of about 15 - 18 words or phrases, but can mimic almost any sound he hears quite frequently. Senegals love attention, so even though his vocab. isn't outstanding, he has many cute little antics that he uses when he feels the need for some attention! He can be quite comical, and all of my friends love him!
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In movies too I have seen them repeating single words only. Never seen them in reality. Thanks, slothmister. +6.
by Suby the Coat on October 7th, 2009