I'm sorry we can't make open statements saying "So and So birds Are !!!!!" this isn't true. Green-cheeks, Half-moon's, Marooned-belly, are known to be be generally quiet birds, of my five conures, 1 GCC and the Mitred, don't fit the general description, out of 2 suns, 1 is noisy, one isn't. Last year raising 5 half moon's, only 1 turned out tame. Amazons, depending on which one makes the best large parrot for a beginner...There low maintenance, have distinct body language, only major requirement is to watch their weight. A blanket statement"All birds are loud, some louder then others...." Did you know that a "Budgie" is one of the best talking parrots". There volume is low......Each person and each kind of bird has similar traits, Theirs only 3 birds a newbie shouldn't get, #1, A Grey, #2, A macaw, #3, A 'TOO... [there are a few more].....Thanks Jayd