Anyone who has ever shared their heart and home with a pet will readily tell you all about how much their animals are full of personality, life, and surprises. Each type of pet brings different qualities to the table and when it comes to birds they are oftentimes quirky to the extreme. This is especially true for cockatoos, macaws , and other types of talking parrots. These birds are super intelligent and capable of learning all sorts of neat tricks and words, some even hold conversations.