My societies are mostly quiet, the males have a pretty song when they're happy, they chirp when upset but don't usually go off when the alarm goes off in the morning. Also my owls are usually quiet, though they do sometimes make a noise that sounds funny, kind of like "fee---fee". If I call that back they will call out over & over! But they are normally quiet in the morning. Everyone is definitely right about the zebs, don't get them if you don't want noisy birds! I personally don't mind them unless they start hissing & then I get involved in the squabble. For the price though, I would recommend societies, very easy to care for & great parents if you want to breed.
Donna