#yellow-naped amazon parrot

[mindblowingscience]

While distinct languages and dialects are common to human societies, most people are unaware that other species may similarly have culturally significant dialects. New research conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and New Mexico State University has revealed the dialects of the yellow-naped amazon parrot in its natural range in Costa Rica over a 22-year span. The study titled "Widespread cultural change in declining populations of Amazon parrots" can be found in Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

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[aerial-jace]

Commission by @storieldraw given to me as a Christmas gift by my good friend @elkpoint. This came out gorgeous. Love the colors and lighting and how it all makes for such an impeccable mood.

[sparkbirdmusic]

if I had a loose feather it would be out before it was even ready to come out

[inthewerewolfslair]

Peekaboo !

[troutfur]

I always imagine you as a bird, i think you’ve eaten bird seed at some point, that’s my theory on you that you’re secretly a bird

Actual picture of me:

[choices-binglebonkus]

HI YES BIRDS PLEASE ACCEPT PHOTOS OF MY BIRDS

OH MY GOD

[birds-in-posts]

Yellow-naped parrot (Amazona auropalliata)

[spanishaccentaviary]

[drawbauchery]

More birb ideas!

Hiyoko - Yellow Indian ringneck

Ibuki - yellow naped Amazon

Mahiru - female Eclectus parrot

Mikan - Gallah cockatoo

look at that pink one oh my god

[parrotexpert]

🦜 Green Parrots That Talk! How Well Can They Mimic Humans? 🗣️

Green parrots are among the most popular pet birds worldwide, admired for their striking plumage, playful nature, and, most importantly, their ability to talk. But do all green parrots talk? If so, how well can they mimic human speech? Let's learn about green parrots that talk.

Do Green Parrots Have the Ability to Talk?

Yes! Many species of green parrots can talk. Parrots, in general, are known for their ability to mimic human speech and various sounds. However, not all green parrots possess the same level of talking ability. Some species are excellent talkers, while others may only learn a few words or sounds.

Which Green Parrots Are the Best Talkers?

Several green parrot species are well known for their speech abilities. Here are some of the best green parrots that can talk:

1. Amazon Parrots

One of the best talkers among green parrots.

They can develop a large vocabulary and even speak in clear, meaningful sentences.

Yellow-naped Amazons are particularly famous for their speech abilities.

2. Indian Ringneck Parrots

They have a clear and crisp voice, making them excellent talkers.

They can learn multiple words and phrases if trained well.

They start speaking as early as 6-8 months old.

3. Monk Parakeets (Quaker Parrots)

Known for their strong talking abilities.

They can develop a large vocabulary and mimic human voices effectively.

They are intelligent and social, which helps in learning speech.

4. Eclectus Parrots

Although not as commonly green as others, male Eclectus parrots are bright green and excellent talkers.

Their voice is very human-like, making them easy to understand.

5. Budgies (Green Budgerigars)

Small in size but can learn an impressive number of words.

Some budgies have been recorded speaking over 1,000 words!

They have a softer voice compared to larger parrots but can still mimic speech well.

How Do Green Parrots Learn to Talk?

Green parrots learn to talk through imitation and repetition. Here’s how they develop their speech abilities:

Listening and MimickingParrots are excellent at picking up sounds from their surroundings.They often mimic words and phrases they hear frequently.

Repetition and ReinforcementRegular exposure to the same words helps parrots learn speech better.Rewarding them with treats when they repeat words correctly encourages learning.

Interaction and SocializationTalking to your parrot regularly helps improve their speech.Parrots that are spoken to more frequently develop better verbal skills.

Emotional ConnectionParrots tend to remember words associated with emotions.If they receive attention and affection when saying a word, they are more likely to repeat it.

How to Train a Green Parrot to Talk

Training a green parrot to talk requires patience, consistency, and a positive approach. Here are some steps to follow:

1. Start with Simple Words

Begin with easy words like "hello," "hi," "bye," or their name.

Use a clear and consistent tone when speaking to them.

2. Speak Regularly and Repetitively

Repeat words daily so your parrot becomes familiar with them.

Use the words in different situations to help them understand context.

3. Use Positive Reinforcement

Reward your parrot with treats, head scratches, or praise when they attempt to speak.

Avoid scolding them if they don’t respond immediately.

4. Be Patient and Consistent

Some parrots take weeks or even months to start talking.

Keep training sessions short but regular for the best results.

5. Play Audio Recordings

Some parrots learn better by listening to repeated words from recordings.

Play recordings of simple phrases when you are not around to reinforce learning.

Why Do Some Green Parrots Not Talk?

Not all green parrots will talk, and several factors affect their ability to learn speech:

Species – Some species are naturally better talkers than others.

Age – Younger parrots learn more quickly than older ones.

Personality – Some parrots are more vocal, while others are quieter.

Training and Exposure – A parrot that is frequently spoken to will have a better chance of talking.

Bond with Owner – Parrots that feel comfortable with their owners are more likely to mimic their speech.

Conclusion

Green parrots have the potential to be excellent talkers, but their ability to mimic human speech varies by species, personality, and training. Amazon parrots, Indian Ringnecks, and Quaker parrots are among the best talking green parrots. With patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement, many green parrots can learn to speak fluently. If you’re looking for a feathered friend that can talk, a green parrot might be a great choice!

[midnightwind]

Quick Question again

If you Rook was a dog, then what breed? And what about the type of bird? Aaand maybe cat breed? 👁️👁️

Spite said that coffee smelled like Lucanis in one of the cutscenes, sooo What does Rook smell like to him?

What is favorite companion quest for your Rook?

*cracks knuckles* let's get this bread

Dog Breed: something very energetic and intelligent, clever and loyal, like an Australian Shepard! (or a husky for the simply image of Viago bringing a stray puppy home and then having to live with the fact that she can scream like a person and she does it all the time for fun) but Renn hates sitting still and needles Viago for a contract all the time when she's left to her own devices for more than a few days lol

Bird Species: some kind of corvid is the easy answer, like a Jackdaw! taking anything and everything shiny does match up with Renn looting every location the gang visits for an extra coin lmao but if we're going more for a pet bird, then something in the parrot family I think. like uhh, a yellow-naped amazon! they're social and vocal, but moody which lines up with Renn swapping from very easy going and nice to burying a dagger in your heart without warning!

Cat Breed: similar to the dog breed, so something like a bengal perhaps! it's another high energy breed, it's good at adapting, and it loves to climb which matches Renn very well~ I haven't gotten to write about that habit much, but if you can't find Renn she's either out on a run or you haven't started looking up enough

Spite Smells: First and foremost is her perfume! Red Berries and Jasmine is quite a sweet scent, not as bright as a citrus perfume but it's up there. Underneath that, though, it starts depending on Renn's mood. Sometimes she smells more metallic, like blood and blades, or that sharp burn of the ozone before a storm when she's using her magic a lot, or the sour decay of the poisons she keeps hidden in her gear. And of course, the usual Crow scents of leather and blade oil! Renn comes across as very sweet to him, with complex, sharp scents lying underneath for him to untangle.

Favorite Companion Quest: She's a fondness for Lucanis' quests simply because she loves having the excuse to return to the Crows and bother Viago, but with how dire and depressing the actual content of those quests are, she's not having fun with it. So, I think she actually has a lot more fun with Emmrich's quests. It's a whole new culture and approach to magic and, after finding Lucanis has a +1 in Spite, she kind of takes her previous fear and hesitation for necromancy and spirit calling and drops it over a cliff. She wants to learn more about spirits so she can understand Spite better! And she found a kind of solace in visiting the Memorial Gardens with the Professor and taking part in the Rites. Renn has a complicated relationship with her past before the Crows, but she never really dealt with what happened (or her father's death when she was little), she just pushed it all aside and threw herself into training and work. So I think that specific quest helped her find a way to let it go, to "put it to rest" in a sense.

thank you for more questions!!!

[countrygavin]

country gavin you are the best gavin brother your yellow-naped amazon parrot swag is unmatched

Danke! ✨ I am going to assume that those words mean well

[aerial-jace]

for the ask game: why did you choose a parrot boi for your fursona?

Couple of things: first it's a local animal, second I have always had a reputation for being a chatterbox so an animal that is best known for mimicking human speech seemed apropriate, third is that my late grandfather owned a yellow-naped amazon and as such I'm actually fairly familiar with the birds and feel a personal connection to the specific species.

[troutfur]

have you always had one sona/mascot character, or has it changed over time? If youve had one at all of course

My very first sona was a Mew Pokésona that going forward inspired the aesthetics of all my subsequent ones. I got it drawn way back when, as an art raffle prize, but I don't think I can find the file any more. I have been wondering if I could somehow revive it one day. (To broke right now, but to that one person who knows who they are: ;3c)

I have always had an attachment to Mew as a Pokémon. And being that I was 14-ish at the time the prospect of a mythical Pokémon as my sona just appealed to my 14 year old sense of self importance.

I also believe I may have been influenced by the plot of Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon. If anyone remembers, the partner character is canonically a reincarnated Mew in that entry in the series.

The Jace bird, my current "main" sona, has had quite a few iterations before I got my first artwork in its current style. But for the most part has remained consistent. The main change is going from a generic green (turquoise more like) bird to a specific species of tropical bird, a yellow-naped amazon parrot.

I connect with parrots because ever since I was a kid I have had a reputation for being "talky". Couple that with my interest in language learning and linguistics and having the stereotypical talking bird just felt natural. But it's also local to my country, Guatemala, a place that as I've gotten older I've got more and more attached to.

Also, the fact I began having anthro bird sonas circa 2017 may or may not be related to the fact I immediately fell in love with the Rito from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild...

There's Troutfur, of course, who started as a Picrew avatar but later became an OC with like backstory and a defined design outside the bounds of the original image creator. It is who I represent myself as in this blog, as well as being an outlet to really explore my complex feelings towards the very ideas of religiosity given my Catholic upbringing. But layered in a coat of fantasy and animal aesthetics to make it an easier pill both to make and swallow.

Also: he has the distinction of being a fulfillment of a childhood dream. As a kid I really liked the idea of a calico cat fursona. Cats were one of my special interests as a child and I always found calicos to be the prettiest pattern. But I didn't want people to think I was a girl, trans, or intersex. The Erins' flippant attitude about cat genetics just inspired me to make the cat sona of my dreams, with no regard to the rhyme or reason for him being a cis guy calico.

And I also have Jiā'ān, after my Chinese Buddhist name: 嘉安. (For the unaware: I formally converted to Chinese Pure Land Buddhism in late 2023 under the bona fide abbott of a monastery in China. I have been on and off involved with Buddhism for 7 years, but it was in December 2023 when I really felt ready and committed enough to call myself an actual Buddhist.)

He is the character I use to represent myself in my Buddhism side blog, @kongque-jiaan. @dayz-ina-daze designed him from scratch for me and it cost me a pretty penny, but in the end it was worth it completely. I adore EVERYTHING about the design and I wish I got to use him more.

He's a peacock, which in Buddhist literature is a symbol of inner strength and acquiring wisdom through confronting one's negative thought patterns. Peacocks eat a lot of stuff poisonous to humans and as such ancient Indians believed that the strength of the poison they are directly correlated to the brightness of their feathers. The idea of it is extremely aspirational to me and as such Jiā'ān kind of has come to represent to me my goals in Buddhist practice.

These characters are all equally a representation of me. So much so that I honestly answer as much to their names as I do my "real" name. At least online. Ultimately, when humans are so complex, why should we have just the one word to define our whole being?

[spacefinch]

Birds at the Fresno Zoo:

1. Masked Lapwing

2. Red-legged Seriema

3. Rhinoceros Hornbill

4. Inca Tern

5. Emu

6. Yellow-naped Amazon Parrot

7. American Flamingo (the Great Egret is not part of the exhibit, FYI)

8. Geese (mostly Canada geese, but I don’t know what the one on the right is)