They love to whistle, sing, and copy every noise they hear, such as water, phones, etc. Few people have any issue with their African Grey's noise level. Once they learn and like to say something, they will repeat it over and over. Parrots, such as Senagals , Meyers, Pionus, and Brownheads are some of the quietest breeds. However we have still seen the occasional exception.
Canaries are beautiful singers, and Finches make adorable sounds.
Few people are annoyed by these vocalizations. Please note that this list is only a guide, and is only considering the normal situation of a happy bird. Screaming behavior can occur in almost any breed, given the circumstances. You remain responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.