African Grey Parrot Talking to My Dog, Jasper and Others

This is Zephyr or Zeph, my Congo African Grey parrot, mumbling various phrases, whistling, and talking to my dog, or rather imitating me talking to my dog, boyfriend and rabbit (their nicknames).

He is six years old and remembers even his first words. It always amazes me when he blurts out some phrase he used to favor 4 years ago. But they have amazing memories.

He responds to body language and situations with language too - so it's not always about mimicking, but associating proper words with the right situation. With this video, he's just going through the motions though - he will not speak if I'm in front of him like I said.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• Congo
• african
• grey
• parrot
• talking
• old
• english
• sheepdog
• jasper
• bird
• oregon
• whistle

[kokomango23]

I love Zeph!!! AG's are soo smart. my baby will snore when I'm getting the coffee ready for the morning, when I turn off the lights, or when she wants her blanket... it's amazing how they know one sound can have several meanings! : )

[zubery]

Mine used to do the sound of me sipping tea, water gurgling, microwave sounds, the sound of someone hammering in fence posts in our yard, they are like tape recorders. If I picked him up from the ground, he'd always whisper my boyfriend's name for some reason. Some speech is contextual, but you really have to train them to get to that point. I just let him do his thing. Sadly he passed away a few weeks ago. Give Koko a kiss and take good care. =)

[zubery]

Yeah, do another search, they are pretty common (Greys talking)

[Keepbirdssafe]

Millions of parrots become unwanted. Birds are a huge responsibility and require a lifetime of care. (Your lifetime.) They live well into their 60's 70's and even 90's when well cared for. If you must have a bird, please adopt don't buy.

Not all African Grey's talk. They are a highly sensitive species and can pluck and become neurotic when not understood. Please visit avian rescue groups online to find out more before bringing one into your home.

[zubery]

Also, rescuing is a great idea, as you can see what you're in for up front. The problem with getting a young bird/puppy/rabbit, etc. is that they will go through adolescence which brings on, at times, extreme behavioral changes, sometimes aggression, or a lot of bonding that can limit who the bird can interact with. You might get lucky with a mild mannered one, but they can and do - all hookills - change after adolescence. It may be for the good or the bad.

[zubery]

My grey as a baby, LOVED my boyfriend, now he hates all males in general and will inflict a painful bite if they try to pick him up. He's fine with females. Also, he prefers me, and that can also be a problem when the bird bonds to one person. They see you as a mate and will be aggressive towards others. Or become overly dependent.

[kiwicatnip]

sooo clever!!

[cocardeux]

I looooove your parrot, he s my star!

[VecaPereca83]

o yeah baby! u know it ! XD

[baoyang1015]

lol. that parrot likes to talk =D

[CodroStyle]

id be scared that bid doesnt call someone and buy somethnig off the phone using your voice lol =D

tahts awesome

[gzusrulzme1]

oh how cute!! My african Grey parrot does some of the same sounds!! isn't that weird that they all have some of the same favorite things? He likes to tell the cats that they stink and when they walk by say, "ewie-shewie kitty"! I just love them all!

[anixdixie]

he's unbelievable!! Loved the camara sound

[MisterClean121]

cool bird

[gono23]

lol the parrot of my uncle said "get the fuck out" to a worker..LoL

[fujiali]

süperr yaa valla bayıldım :) süper eğitmişsiniz. ayrıca mükemmel olmuş..

[EmzieDee13]

its realy cute when he say cokies :L lol