The golden-headed peony parrot cannot speak. Peony parrots are small parrots and do not have the ability to learn tongues, so they cannot imitate human speech. Although they can imitate the calls of other birds and animals, teaching them to speak is useless because there are no conditions for it to occur.

However, Peony Parrots are named for their affectionate nature. They will be inseparable and dependent on their partners. Snuggle together, and most likely they will stay together for life. Although they cannot speak, they can interact with their owners and express emotions in other ways.