I would love to have more birds too, but I'm lucky with Normandy bc he is the perfect apartment bird. His noises are an acceptable level, and rarely happen. He's taken to more talking and less chirping/squealing (he doesn't scream or 'squak' he beeps, whistles, and "WOOO!"s), and he had great socialization. Not a big cuddler (loves a head scratch on his terms) but he is very formal/tolerant of people. The only time he has actually bit and intended to hurt, is when I was attempting to put a flight suit onto him.. otherwise if he's upset he will gently, but firmly grab fingers and push them away from him.
What birds to you have?