Top 10 Trainable Pet Birds Cockatoos can be trained to talk and perform a variety of tricks. Getty Images/Daniel Riano/EyeEm Birds are highly intelligent animals and some species are known to be particularly trainable. Many bird owners enjoy the interaction a trained bird has with them so species that are adept to learning make ideal pets for those who are looking for that type of opportunity. Some trainable birds are large but size doesn't equate the ability to talk or do tricks. Both small and large birds can be taught to do many things. Check out this list of the top 10 trainable pet birds to find the species that is right for you. Macaws Macaws are some of the largest types of pet birds. Getty Images/Sean Murphy Macaws are primarily native to Central and South America and they are some of the largest pet birds. They are also some of the smartest. These colorful parrots are very social, love spending time with their owners, and can be trained to talk, perch, mimic, and d