Parrots posses the ability to produce a wide range of sounds by varying the shape of their airway. Many learn to reproduce human speech and other sounds found in their environment. Some species are so accomplished that they can reproduce sounds identical to the real thing. For example, take the African Grey that drives their owners crazy by reproducing the sound of the telephone.

The average life span of parrots varies greatly from species to species. Typically the larger the parrot, the longer the life span. Some parrots can live upwards of seventy years in captivity. Parrots have a wide range of personalities from the dependent nature of the Cockatoo to the independent nature of an Amazon. All are highly intelligent flock animals that crave attention and companionship. They are highly inquisitive and intelligent creatures. Parrots love attention and can bond very strongly with people.