The African Grey parrot is probably one of the easiest and most beautiful of the parrot family to keep. They originate from Central Africa and are known to be highly intelligent and exceptional talkers. African Greys generally communicate well with their owners and are capable of developing a large vocabulary.
They grow to around 10 to 14 inches in length, and that therefore seen as a medium-sized parrot. African Grey parrots come in two different types. One is light Grey with a red tail and is known as the Congo African Grey. The Timneh African Grey is a darker grey with a kind of redish maroon tail. Usually, the males tend to be bigger than the females. The males are usually 12 to 14 inches in size. They are difficult to sex becomes they both look the same, however, a female African Grey parrots have a narrower head on thinner neck.
These parrots require an owner, who will make a long-term commitment to them. African Greys can live up to 60 years. Because of their high intelligence, African Greys require an owner that is experienced and who can understand their needs. They need to be stimulated and be in an interactive environment or they will become bored. African Greys may turn their boredom into behavioral problems such as feather plucking if their intellectual needs are not met.
Because they are very sensitive and can sometimes lead to behavioral problems. It seems that even small changes to their daily routine and surroundings can lead to an African Grey parrot becoming cranky and frustrated. Although there are usually good tempered and well behaved these birds make great pets but can be challenging. African gays need to be disciplined, otherwise they can get into trouble. They might chew something or bite. They are very quick to pick up behaviors, and so if you reinforce negative habits in your African Grey, you could also just as easily reinforce good ones.
African Grey parrot's are fantastic birds, who are very sociable and make great pets. In the wild their natural instinct is to flock together. An African Grey parrot will adopt this new family into its flock. There has been reports of them actually cuddling family members. They seem to enjoy head scratching and petting, even though they don't always enjoy physical contact. Most experienced African Grey owners are not bothered bythe birds very strange signs of affection.
African Greys use regurgitation as a deep sign of affection, and will even try to kiss their owners. Because the human mouth contains bacteria it is not recommended that the bird kisses you. Owners should really understand an important fact, which is these birds need companionship.
African Grey parrots are full of human like qualities and personality.Those of us who are fortunate enough to own one will be able to see an intelligence that not many other animals can equal.
Malc Moore has been interested in parrots and aviary birds for many years and finds them both fascinating and joyful to be around. For more information on the african grey parrot breeder and parrot breeders tips, check out www.parrotcare4u.com.
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