African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus), is an Old World parrot species in the family Psittacidae.
Native to Africa, many have referred to the gray parrot as the Congo gray parrot, others call it the Congo African gray parrot, red-tailed grey, or African gray parrot. So in this post, we also reserve our right to call it any of these names.
Ornithologists proclaim that it I largest parrot species in Africa. It is a firm favorite among bird pet lovers and in bird shows courtesy of the bird’s intelligence and prowess in uttering human vocabulary.
Records of domestication of the gray parrot date back to biblical times.
This parrot is a mid-sized bird that can grow to a maximum head-to-tail length of 13 inches and a wingspan of 18 – 21 inches. A typical adult will weigh about 14 oz. gold 400 grams.
True to its name, the gray parrot is efficiently gray in color. A closer look, however, and you will notice a white mask and bright red tail feathers
African grey parrot breeding: Allow me to clear up any misconceptions that you may currently have about the breeding of the African Gray Parrot, which is also called the African parrot. You should keep these in mind if you are considering breeding an African Gray Parrot, you should check with an avian expert before you start. … Read more
African Grey Parrot, or Parrot Jaco, or congo parrot is characterized by impressive longevity, which can reach 80 years! Native to the equatorial African forests, it is known for its pretty plumage in shades of gray and its formidable ability to speak. Another name: Parrot Jaco Scientific name: Psittacus erithacus Family Psittacidae Kind Psittacus Weight … Read more
