Pictures Is it true about talking?

[Macgyver]

Is it true that if you introduce interesting sounds or whistles to a talking candidate, it makes it harder for them to talk, and they may opt to stop talking in favor of sounds?

Bonus photo!

 

[Greycloud]

Not sure about Linnies but bumping this for you! Cute baby!

 

[JLcribber]

They repeat what they hear and what gets the response/reward they desire is what they are going to repeat the most.

 

[Irishj9]

OH the bonus photo is CUTE!

Sorry I dont have talkers, my gang have 2 options:
1) muttering under their breath like a mad old lady
2) SCREAMING

lol

 

[macawpower58]

I've two that mostly ignore all whistle and sounds I make, they only talk.

I've another that does the sounds and whistle, and hardly talks.

I guess you need to ask your bird.

 

[karen256]

I think that's more true of species that are naturally more inclined to whistle, like cockatiels. Whistling comes naturally to them, much more so than talking.
Linnies aren't really whistlers, but they aren't big talkers, either. Mine says 'look' and 'gimmie a kiss' following by kissing sounds - but not very clearly.