What should I teach my parrot to say?

The best way to encourage birds to speak is to choose a few short words for them to start off with. Examples of good starter words include “hello,” “bye-bye,” “nite-nite,” or even your bird’s own name. Simple words, when said with enthusiasm, seem to become more interesting to most parrots.

What can I teach my parrot?

Tips For Teaching Parrots Tricks

• Waving. This is a good first trick to teach your pet.
• Turn Around. With your bird happily settled on his perch and ready for some interaction, hold a treat at eye-level, but well out of reach.
• Take a Bow.
• Play Dead.
• Fetch.
• Sitting on your Shoulder.
• Dancing.
• Other Tricks.

What can a parrot say?

Words and Phrases to Teach a Parrot

• 01 of 05. “Hello!” Mike Powell / Getty Images.
• 02 of 05. Names. Celia Peterson / Getty Images.
• 03 of 05. “Hungry” and “Thirsty” Don Oltmann / EyeEm / Getty Images.
• 04 of 05. “Pretty Bird” Lane Oatey/Blue Jean Images / Getty Images.
• 05 of 05. Your Favorite Song. PeopleImages / Getty Images.

How do birds learn to talk?

Process. The young of some birds learn to communicate vocally by social learning, imitating their parents, as well as the dominant birds of their flock. Pet birds can be taught to speak by their owners by mimicking their voice. If then introduced to wild birds, the wild birds may also mimic the new sounds.

How do parrots communicate?

Communicating with your Parrot:

1. Make eye contact with your parrot when talking to him or her.
2. Speak slowly and clearly, as you would to a small child.
3. Be consistent in the labeling of objects, as well as in your responses to your bird’s attempts at communication.
4. Give your parrot time to respond.

How can I make my bird fun?

Try these fun ways to make your bird feel special.

1. Make a Bird Craft. Channeling the love you have for your pet bird into a craft will make you appreciate your bird more.
2. Scratch A Pinfeather.
3. Get A New Toy.
4. Feed A New Veggie.
5. Hang Out.
6. Get To Know Your Bird’s Natural Environment.
7. Take A Trip Together.
8. Learn A New Trick.

Which type of parrot can talk?

The African grey parrots (Psittacus) are particularly noted for their advanced cognitive abilities and their ability to talk. There are two commonly kept species of which the Timneh parrot (Psittacus timneh) tends to learn to speak at a younger age than the Congo parrot (Psittacus erithacus).