Where is the African Grey Parrot from?
As the name implies, the African Grey Parrot is from the rainforest of West and Central Africa. The ancient Egyptians were known to keep them as pets. Later the Greeks and Romans did as well. There is the Congo African Grey and the Timneh African Grey. They both can live from 50-70 years. What do African Grey Parrots look like? The Congo African Grey Parrot, which is larger than the Timneh, is medium grey, shaded light on the body. Its beak is black and tail feathers are red. They measure about 12-14 inches from beak to tail and weigh between 400-650 grams. The Timneh African Grey Parrot is a darker grey with a dark maroon tail and a light colored upper mandible. Smaller in size, they measure 9-11 inches and weigh about 275-400 grams. What is the personality of the African Grey Parrot? The African Grey Parrot is one of the most intelligent parrots. They can be taught an extensive vocabulary of over 2000 words and can even speak in sentences. Owners believe they not only speak but are a
