That the parrots of Los Angeles are loud is an indisputable fact. The voluble squawks, warbles and trills of the colorful non-native birds (descendants of those originally imported from Mexico as pets ...

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Parrots gather in a roost in Temple City, where their loudness can be overwhelming. (Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times) That the parrots of Los Angeles are loud is an indisputable fact. The voluble ...