Description
The Congo African Grey Parrot is the largest and more commonly known of the two types of the African Grey Parrot. Congo African Grey Parrots are approximately 12 – 14 inches (32-26 cm) in length and usually weigh 16 ounces (450 g). They are gray in color and have a solid black beak with a bright red tail.Congo African Grey Parrots originate in Central Africa, from the southeast portion of the Ivory Coast extending to western Kenya and down to Tanzania and Angola.Congo African Grey Parrots are talented talkers and begin talking between 12 and 18 months old. They love to mimic sounds and are quite adept at sounding exactly like their owner’s voices.
Conservation and Threats | – Threats: deforestation, illegal pet trade – Conservation: national parks, international regulations |
Diet and Nutrition | – Omnivorous diet: seeds, nuts, fruits, leafy greens, invertebrates – Balanced diet crucial in captivity |
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