Birds That Mimic Human Speech

African Grey Parrot

Famous for unmatched speech mimicry, the African Grey can learn hundreds of words and even imitate tones and moods like a human.

Common Hill Myna

Known for clear enunciation, this bird often stuns with perfect imitation of human speech, even without domestic training.

Yellow-Naped Amazon

This parrot picks up phrases and mimics emotional inflection, making it one of the most conversational species.

Indian Ringneck Parakeet

Naturally gifted talkers, they are fast learners and can develop a large vocabulary if given social interaction.

Budgerigar (Budgie)

Despite its small size, a male budgie can learn over 100 words, often repeating human speech in a chirpy voice.

Eclectus Parrot

This colorful species mimics sounds and speech in a surprisingly clear tone, including laughter, music, and words.

Lyrebird

Though not a parrot, this bird mimics human-made sounds like camera shutters, chainsaws, and even spoken words in the wild.