Different bird species have varying capacities for speech, and no bird will learn to talk unless they can spend lots of quality time interacting with their humans and listening to repeated words and phrases. Here are some of the most talkative bird species:

1. African Grey: This bird is often regarded as the best talking bird, with some amassing vocabularies of hundreds of words. They are capable of using words in context to have simple conversations, though that doesnt necessarily mean they understand what theyre saying.

2. Budgerigar: Also known as parakeets, these birds have broken world records for the largest bird vocabulary. While their voices tend to be a bit gravelly, budgies are capable of learning many words and phrases.

3. Amazon Parrot: Particularly the Yellow-Naped Amazon Parrot is considered the best talker. They can have enormous vocabularies and are capable of stringing together coherent sentences. They are able to understand the context, tempo, and tone, almost as if they were part of the conversation all along.

4. Quaker Parakeet: These birds are known for their ability to mimic human speech and can learn a large vocabulary.

5. Ring-necked Parakeet: These birds are also known for their ability to mimic human speech and can learn a large vocabulary.

6. Eclectus: These birds are known for their ability to mimic human speech and can learn a large vocabulary.

7. Cockatiel: These birds are known for their ability to mimic human speech and can learn a large vocabulary.

8. Macaw: These birds are known for their ability to mimic human speech and can learn a large vocabulary. However, they are not the best choice for beginner bird owners.

9. Myna Bird: These birds are social, intelligent, and eager to show off a variety of vocalizations, including whistles, screeches, and words. They can learn up to 100 different words and short phrases, along with a myriad of other sounds.

10. Cockatoo: Although they typically aren’t superb talking birds, cockatoos can pick up some words and phrases.