Talking African Grey Parrots For Sale

  Talking African grey parrot Appearance

The talking African grey parrot is one of the largest parrots in Africa. It is predominantly grey in color and has darker grey than its body over the head and both wings. The head and body feathers have slight white edges. Its tail feathers are red. The coloration of juveniles is similar to that of adults; however, their eyes are dark grey to black, in comparison to the yellow irises around dark eyes of the adult birds, and their undertail coverts are tinged with grey. African grey parrots for sale nearby

       Talking African grey parrot

Lifespan

Life span: 20 – 35 years, on average (generally not greater than 65 years in captivity).

Weight:  Average 12 – 19 ounces (350 – 550 grams).

Size: Average 13.5 inches (33 cm) in length.

Diet: Consult your veterinarian, or see handout: African grey parrot – Feeding

Talking African grey parrot Native Region / Location Distribution

Talking African grey parrots are native to equatorial Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, the Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Kenya, and Uganda. They are found inside a range from Kenya to the eastern part of the Ivory Coast. These birds favor dense forests, but can also be found at forest edges, mangrove forest, and in more open vegetation types, such as gallery and savanna forests. They can also visit cultivated areas and even gardens.

                        Habits and Mating

Talking African grey parrots for sale are social parrots that need a lot of hands-on time, however, they aren’t “cuddlebugs.” They will tolerate some head scratching and a little bit of petting, but they do not appreciate intense physical contact, though some individuals don’t mind a little snuggling. Every bird has individual tastes and preferences.

Talking African grey parrots are monogamous. They begin searching for a mate at three to five years old. And when they finally find their pair, they’ll look for pre-existing tree cavities where they’ll make a nest and lay their eggs. Congo african grey parrots for sale in Florida

The female African grey will then incubate the eggs. But both parents are attentive to their chicks and tend to their needs by providing food for them. 

                        African Grey Parrot Price

The price of an African grey parrot is between $1,200 to $3,500. Congo African greys are more affordable than timneh parrots because they’re much easier to source in the pet industry. However, the other costs (food, large cage, toys, perches, dishes, and vet bills/insurance) can be up to $3,200 a year.

Fun Facts for Kids

• Talking African grey parrots are very smart birds. Living in the wild tropics they must learn a complex of skills. They need to learn how to differ edible food plants from toxic and how to find safe water, how to defend territory, how to avoid predators, and how to find their families if they were separated.
• Historically, African grey parrots could gather in large roosts containing up to 10,000 individuals!
• African grey parrots are very popular as pets and regularly kept by humans as a companion parrot, prized for its ability to mimic human speech. African grey parrots for sale Australia
• Wild African grey parrots may also imitate a wide variety of the sounds they hear, much like their captive relatives. Two greys were recorded while roosting in Zaire and researchers reported that they had a repertoire of over 200 different sounds, including nine imitations of other wild bird songs and one of a bat.
• Talking African grey parrots are highly intelligent and are considered by many to be one of the most intelligent species of psittacines. The American scientist Irene Pepperberg’s work with Alex the parrot showed his ability to learn more than 100 words, differentiating between objects, colors, materials, and shapes!
• African grey parrots are also very generous and caring birds. They will gladly share a nut with their partner, even if it meant that they would not be able to get one themselves. Cheap african grey parrots for sale near me