Yes they Do
Pros: The chirping of a cockatiel can be very beautiful. Their chirping can sometimes even be funny. They also chirp sometimes when they have accomplished something. They usually chirp when they are left alone, mad, proud, and happy. Once you have your cockatiel for a while, you'll be able to tell the difference.
Talking: Yes they do but not like any other parrots. Actually speaking, no parrot really talks, rather they mimic what they have heard enough. Better to put it in a different way "A bird can not carry on a conversation with a human". Although some of the best talkers of the parrot species can do a real impressive job of making it appear as they can. We once had a cockatiel which mimics and after reaching a new owner, now he sings the starting note and ending note correctly "Jana Gana Mana" (National Anthem of INDIA) and his finishing note as jayahe... jayaheeee will be awesome. And another bird Whistling "Vetri petra manidharellam buddhisali illai" (A Tamil Movie Song)
The bigger the parrot is, the better it will be able to mimic. The African Grey, Eclectus, and Amazon parrots are the best at talking(Visit: www.TamedPets.com). These parrots have the best clarity to their voices, A cockatiel can do an excellent job of mimicking too. Although, their voice tends to be a lot more rough or scratchy than the bigger parrots, they are easily understood at what they do master in mimicking.
Now one should also keep in mind that not all cockatiels will mimic. Most will to some extent, but not all will. It is common for the bird to say "Hello" or other small phrases, but it is also common for them to never utter a discernable word. If having a talking bird is your prime goal you might consider a larger parrot before getting a cockatiel.
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Cons: Cockatiel chirping can also be annoying. Sometimes its really loud and high pitched. For example, if Rocky is out of his cage and left alone for a minute or two, he starts his chrip. As we call it, his 'seperation anxiety chirp'. Also, he does it when he's locked up in his cage and wants to get out.
Pros: The chirping of a cockatiel can be very beautiful. Their chirping can sometimes even be funny. They also chirp sometimes when they have accomplished something. They usually chirp when they are left alone, mad, proud, and happy. Once you have your cockatiel for a while, you'll be able to tell the difference.
Talking: Yes they do but not like any other parrots. Actually speaking, no parrot really talks, rather they mimic what they have heard enough. Better to put it in a different way "A bird can not carry on a conversation with a human". Although some of the best talkers of the parrot species can do a real impressive job of making it appear as they can. We once had a cockatiel which mimics and after reaching a new owner, now he sings the starting note and ending note correctly "Jana Gana Mana" (National Anthem of INDIA) and his finishing note as jayahe... jayaheeee will be awesome. And another bird Whistling "Vetri petra manidharellam buddhisali illai" (A Tamil Movie Song)
The bigger the parrot is, the better it will be able to mimic. The African Grey, Eclectus, and Amazon parrots are the best at talking(Visit: www.TamedPets.com). These parrots have the best clarity to their voices, A cockatiel can do an excellent job of mimicking too. Although, their voice tends to be a lot more rough or scratchy than the bigger parrots, they are easily understood at what they do master in mimicking.
Now one should also keep in mind that not all cockatiels will mimic. Most will to some extent, but not all will. It is common for the bird to say "Hello" or other small phrases, but it is also common for them to never utter a discernable word. If having a talking bird is your prime goal you might consider a larger parrot before getting a cockatiel.
(Visit: www.TamedPets.com)
Cons: Cockatiel chirping can also be annoying. Sometimes its really loud and high pitched. For example, if Rocky is out of his cage and left alone for a minute or two, he starts his chrip. As we call it, his 'seperation anxiety chirp'. Also, he does it when he's locked up in his cage and wants to get out.
