African Grey
The African Grey is widely considered the most intelligent parrot species, with remarkable speech mimicry and problem-solving abilities. They form deep bonds with owners but need constant mental stimu...
33–35 cm
0.4–0.6 kg
40–60 years
Moderate — regular nail and beak trimming, bathing, cage cleaning
Very high — minimum 3–4 hours out of cage daily
Central and West Africa
Grey feathers with red tail
Medium
Temperament
Intelligent, sensitive, social, vocal, demanding
Exercise & Care
Exercise: Very high — minimum 3–4 hours out of cage daily. They need puzzle toys, training, and social interaction. Boredom causes feather plucking.
Grooming: Moderate — regular nail and beak trimming, bathing, cage cleaning.
Coat: Grey feathers with red tail
Health & Considerations
Known health issues
Feather plucking, calcium deficiency, respiratory infections, aspergillosis, psittacosis
Origin
Central and West Africa
Size category
Medium
About the African Grey
The African Grey is widely considered the most intelligent parrot species, with remarkable speech mimicry and problem-solving abilities. They form deep bonds with owners but need constant mental stimulation.
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