Patrick and I can seldom carry out a conversation from room to room without Grizzle joining in - shrieking at the top of her lungs every time either of us opens our mouths. This necessitated weaving through large amounts of bureaucracy. It might come in handy to anyone considering such a move. I don't think it is for all birds. Talking Supposedly blue-fronted amazons are the best talkers, although everyone will tell you differently.
Parrots often use words selectively and for a purpose.
I can hear you. Usually put over in as loud a voice as possible. It's as though she thinks we are idiot foreigners and therefore she has to speak as loudly as possible to get us to understand. I still have to write this bit - an emotional topic for all parrot owners. Cats and Grizzle see above.