African Grey Parrot
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The African Grey Parrot, one of the most intelligent and beautiful birds.
The two species are: Congo African Grey and Timnhe African Grey.
Scientific Name:
Pasittacus erithacus erithacus (Congo), Pasittacus erithacus timneh (Timneh).
Origin:
In the rain forest of west and central Africa.
Size:
The African Grey is a medium bird, approximately 12 to 13 inches (33cm) long and about 275 g up to 700 g.
Average lifespan:
African Grey Parrots when properly cared, can live about 60 years.
With good care and good diet African Grey can live up to 70 years of age in captivity.
Diet & Nutrition:
Varied a diet of fresh foods is very important to African Grey. In the wild they feed mostly on seeds, fruits and palm nuts.African Grey Parrot need to drink Fresh water several times a day.
Calcium is also very important to provide mineral for African Grey.
Food toxic to parrots- chocolate, avocados, coffee and salt.
African Grey Parrot
Behavior:
African Grey Parrots are among the most intelligent of the parrots (many owners compare them to 5 years old children).
Their intelligence makes the greys are very demanding pet. Owners of African Grey must know that they need to spend lots of time with the parrot,
It is recommended that grey pet parrots have a variety of toys that stimulate thinking.
If they aren’t entertained, they will be very bored and may pull out their own feathers.
African Grey Parrots are very shy and emotionally sensitive and bond very strongly to one person.
Noise Level - Moderate.
Greys considered to one of the quieter parrots in the wild, But if they want to warn other parrots from danger it will be very powerful scream.
Talking Ability:
African Greys have excellent talking ability and they will start to talking after one years of age.
The Greys are among the best talkers in the parrot world. Many African grey owners report their parrots know over 400 words.
Captive African Grey Parrots are incredible mimics, They have a unique capability to mimic the sounds of microwaves, telephones, doorbells and even other pets. However, not all African Greys talk well or at all.
Watch your mouth around your grey…
