Parrots don't talk. At least, not really in the strict sense of the word. Although there is often the idea that parrots have the ability to speak, which makes them especially fascinating animals and makes them stand out above the rest, the truth is that they cannot speak. This is because they lack vocal cords, this fact prevents them from being able to articulate sounds as humans would do and, consequently, establish conversations. On the other hand, the quality of parrots is their great ability to imitate sounds.
These intelligent birds are capable of emulating the sounds they hear with surprising precision. To do this, they use the syrinx, a mechanism that is located in their trachea and enables them to imitate sounds and repeat the words they hear humans say. This makes many parrot owners feel especially motivated when it comes to teaching them to talk. Something possible, but always taking into account a series of considerations.
The first thing you need to know when trying to teach a parrot to speak is that you can never force it to do so. The main reason is that the animal will feel pressured and stressed, which would have a direct negative impact on its health. Instead, the correct way to teach him to speak requires a good dose of patience and perseverance. The idea is that it becomes part of the parrot's daily routine and that it learns little by little and without pressure.
