African Grey Parrot - Great Birds

Welcome to African-Grey-ParrotOnline, where you can find useful, factual information regarding aspects of african grey parrots. The web site has information on diets and breeding for african greys and also information about keeping them as a pet and housing them appropriately.

The standard size for this parrot is 330 mm, its feathers are usually a light grey color, the wings are usually a dark grey , and the tail is usually red which creates an attractive collage of colors.  The African grey parrot is originally from Africa, however they have spread throughout the world due to people wanting them as pets, it is also know as one of the most intelligent birds due to its abilities to recognize objects, color and its ability to learn words and phrases.

African Greys are not the easiest pet the own, a vast amount of people believe that you can visit a pet shop which sells them, bring them home, and expect them to be similar to a dog or cat. They can be very nervous when entering a new home, or meeting new people, for example they can get stressed easily and develop behavior issues.

There are many people who specialist in training african grey parrots, if you can afford training from an expert, it is well worth the investment. As they are one of the most intelligent birds, then response quickly to interactive and can become great pets and even a friend. Below is a list of how to ensure your parrot is stress free and happy.

 

• Toys
• Attention
• Big Environment

 

If you have or are considering purchasing one of these amazing birds, I suggest you read the Pets web page for more information.