These talking birds not only learn to mimic words ... because of their high-strung and demanding personalities at times. Eclectus parrots are 17–20-inch medium birds weighing 13–19 ounces.

Several bird species, including mynas, ring-necked parakeets, cockatiels, budgerigars, cockatoos, and eclectus parrots, possess impressive mimicry skills and can imitate human speech. These birds ...