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My 1-year-old parrot isn't talking. When do parrots usually start?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

hi my parrot is not talking yet. his age is 1year

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 16th, 2017

HE is still very young, most parrots do not start talking before the age of 1 year, many start later. about 15% of parrots will never learn to talk during their lives so you also need to take that in mind.

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