African Gray Congo

Babies do not go home until they are fully weaned and eating a proper diet. The African grey parrot is a beautiful silvery-grey bird with a bright scarlet tail. They grow to be up to 13 inches in length, and  has extraordinary vocal range. It squawks, whistles, shrieks, screams, and mimics. This particular species of parrot is a well-known and very accomplished mimic, but recent research suggests that they are capable of far more than just “parroting back” what they hear. They demonstrate impressive intelligence. Those few African greys that have been studied closely in a research setting have shown an ability to comprehend and discriminate between colors, numbers, and shapes, and to use language purposefully to provide the correct word in response to particular questions.

African greys are kept as pets in many parts of the world and their popularity dates back centuries. They were a favored pet among the noble classes of ancient Rome. If you ever consider keeping a parrot as a pet, be aware that these are long-lived and highly intelligent birds that require considerable care and attention. They form strong bonds with their owners and can be very noisy, messy, and demanding! You can have wonderful companionship with a parrot, but you need to know what you are getting into and be willing to take on the full responsibility.