My swearing has really cleaned up since getting a bird. I just did not want her to pick it up. She has learned to meow from her brother (Grady) that my friend has, and he has learned to bark. Got a text from my friend and was worried that Grady was barking and was relieved to know he learned it from Louise and wasn't turning into a dog. OK, she didn't really think that but was perplexed by the barking. So birds can pick up anything from anybody. Sadly, Louise burps because apparently I do that...and I would rather implode that have her pick up other bodily noises.... I really didn't want her to say "pretty bird" and instead say "lovely bird" which she does. But sometimes she picks things up really quickly and it only took my friend saying "pretty bird" like three times and now it one of Louise's favorite phrases. I tell her goodnight and good morning everyday and she hasn't picked that up at all. Long way of saying what they pick up depends on the bird and what they like, and how much they adore the person speaking. I did not want her to swear because she will outlive me and I thought it would make her harder to place, and clearly a swearing bird can give pause to a potential adopter. I am sure Baby has no idea what he (she?) is saying or that it is offensive to some and I am heartened to know you are considering Baby. I hope someday someone will want a burping bird...