African Grey

African Grey
(Psittacus erithacus erithacus)

Congo African Grey Baby

African greys are best known for their outstanding talking ability and uncanny knack for impersonating different sounds and voices. They are also extremely intelligent and highly sensitive. It may be due to this combination of intelligence and sensitivity that African greys have been unfavorably labeled as neurotic and high strung. In reality, a well socialized and nurtured grey makes a wonderful and devoted pet.

General Information
Size:	13 in. (33 cm.)
Weight Range:	380-550 grams
Life Expectancy:	40 to 60 years
Talking Ability:	Excellent
Noise Level:	Relatively quiet
Minimum Cage Size: Bar Spacing:	24"x24"x30" 3/4" to 1"
Natural Diet:	Seeds, nuts, fruits, berries, nectar, oil of palm fruit and millet.
Captive Diet:	Fresh fruits, veggies, pellets, seeds, nuts, legumes, pasta and grains.
Special Dietary Needs:	African greys should be offered foods rich in calcium such as almonds, kale, figs, beans, broccoli, etc. Seeds should be fed in moderation.
Characteristics:	Intelligent, clumsy, devoted, sensitive, shy, anxious and reserved.

Congo African Grey

African Grey (Psittacus erithacus erithacus)

African Grey
(Psittacus erithacus erithacus)