Do you like parrots ? Parrots are not so common as cats and dogs, but they are beautiful and loving creatures. African Greys are among the most intelligent animals, some of them have a vocabulary of over 1000 words !
Remember that parrots need a great amount of time and care physically and mentally. Yes, mentally, because they get bored easily and not giving them proper care can generate behaviors disorders. It is important to remember that the ability to talk can be very variable even among individuals of the same specie, reason why you should not get a parrot because you want it to speak .
Some species, especially among parrots of great dimensions, can live over 60 years, so If you ll treat it properly, you ll find a great life-time friend :)