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Which other parrots are skilled at mimicking sounds?

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Illustration of a rock parakeet (Pyrrhura rupicola) perched on a branch, showing green plumage with scalloped markings, a patch of red on the wing, and a dark beak. — Psittaciform Black-capped parakeet (*Pyrrhura rupicola*).

While the African gray parrot is widely considered the most proficient at mimicking human speech, several other members of the order Psittaciformes are also skilled mimics.12

Other parrots known for their vocal abilities include:

Amazon parrots: These birds are highly capable of proficient mimicry.12
Macaws: These large parrots are also capable of mimicking sounds to some degree.1
Parakeets: Certain species within this group, such as the budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus) and the rose-ringed parakeet (Psittacula krameri), exhibit skilled speaking capacities.1

These birds possess advanced vocal learning abilities supported by complex brain structures and vocal apparatuses, which allow them to imitate a wide range of sounds. Their mimicry is deeply rooted in their social nature, as they often use these vocalizations to interact with their human "flock" in a domestic setting.31