African Grey Parrot Information

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African Grey Parrot Information

The African Grey Parrot, Psittacus erithacus, is a medium-sized parrot

native to the primary and secondary rainforests of West and Central Africa.

Its mild temperament, clever mind and ability to mimic sounds, including

human speech, has made it a highly sought after pet for many centuries.

Certain individuals also have a documented ability to understand the

meaning of words.

African Grey Parrots Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Psittaciformes

Family: Psittacidae

Tribe: Psittacini

Genus: Psittacus

Species: Psittacus erithacus

The African Grey Parrot is the only recognized species of the genus

Psittacus. The genus name Psittacus is derived from the word

(psittakos)which means parrot in Ancient Greek.

There are two recognized subspecies of African Grey Parrot (Psittacus

erithacus):

1.Congo African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus)2.Timneh African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus timneh)

Congo African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus erithacus), commonly

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Grey Parrot and normally reaches a length of roughly 33 cm. It is found

from the south-eastern Ivory Coast to Western Kenya, Northwest Tanzania,

Southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Northern Angola,

including the islands of Prncipe and Bioko in the Gulf of Guinea. Adultmembers of this subspecies are light grey with red tails, pale yellow irises,

and an all black beak. Pet Congo African Grey Parrots usually learn to

speak quite slowly until their second or third year.

Timneh African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus timneh), commonly

referred to as TAG by parrot keepers, is smaller than the Congo

subspecies and is endemic to the to the western parts of the moist Upper

Guinea forests and nearby West African savannas from Guinea-Bissau,

Sierra Leone and Southern Mali to at least 70 km east of the Bandama

River in Cte dIvoire. Adult specimens are charcoal grey with dark maroon

tails. The upper mandible sports a characteristic light, horn-colored area.

Some bird keepers report this subspecies being able to mimic human speech

at a younger age than the Congo subspecies.

On the islands of Princip and Bioko you can find African Grey Parrots that

are darker and slightly smaller than other greys. They were earlier

recognized as a separate subspecies (Psittacus erithacus princeps) but arent

any longer. Among bird keepers, they are commonly known as Ghana

African Grey Parrots.

You may also encounter the names Cameroon African Grey Parrot or Big

Silvers when researching greys. Unlike the name suggest, these birds

originate from birds captured in Congo, not in Cameroon. They aresomewhat larger and lighter than other greys, but are not a subspecies.
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Budgies as Pets

The Budgie is one of the most loved parrots around the world. They aresmart, affectionate, and beautiful. The Budgie can make a wonderfuladdition to any home. The Budgerigar comes in a wide spectrum of colorvariations and many varieties,

Budgerigars can be taught to speak and whistle tunes. In fact, they are

believed to be the best talkers of all birds. They can learn to pronouncehundreds of words and phrases. In fact, one California budgie is said tohave had a vocabulary of 1,728 words by the time he died in January 1994.

Another budgie called "Sparky Williams" had a repertoire of 8 nurseryrhymes, 360 phrases, and a vocabulary of over 550 words. In fact, this littlebudgie became a star and 20,000 copies of his records were sold by thetime he died in 1962.

They are intelligent and social animals and enjoy the stimulation of toysand interaction with humans as well as with other budgerigars. A common

behavior is the chewing of material such as wood, especially for femalebudgerigars.

In captivity, budgerigars live an average of five to eight years, but arereported to occasionally live to 15 if well cared for. The life span dependson the budgerigar's breed (show budgerigars typically do not live as long asthe common budgerigars) and the individual bird's health, which isinfluenced by exercise and diet.

These little jewels are thoroughly under-priced and therefore under-

appreciated. They are often kept in tiny, boring cages that don't allow themto get sufficient excercise and play, as they like to do. A cage should beaccommodate several perches and toys, food and water dishes -- inaddition to leaving space for the budgie to fly from perch to perch.


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Parrots

...Parrots have held great fascination for me all my life. Beingowned by a parrot was my dream! I set about to preparemyself and came to an inescapable conclusion. Owning aparrot requires the need to completely educate ourselvesabout evolved avian behavior as well as all available species

specific information prior to delving into "parrot parenthood"with "both talons". Any person with the aspiration to establish amutually satisfactory and rewarding relationship with a parrot,needs to know that these birds are only a few generations

removed from their original environment and thus far from being domesticated. They arewild by nature, their behavior strongly dictated by instincts that have evolved overthousands of years.

Parrots in captivity, whether wild caught or hand raised rely on us for a healthyenvironment, housing, nutritious foods, family interaction and socialization. By natureand by virtue of the fact that their intelligence level is that of a dolphin or a 3-year-old

child we must provide them with toys, diversions and constant interaction. If handledproperly, they will reward us with their trust, their "love" and become our lifes loving,charming and forever entertaining companions who never grow up.

When parrots are abused, ignored or neglected they will invariably develop behavioralproblems. Learning about avian behavior patterns helps us understand why they act acertain way. Why they sometimes actually resort to self-mutilation or becomedestructively phobic and why a strongly developed trust is vital to their mental health.


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We understand how to create this trust and how to satisfy their intellectual needs.Buying a parrot is easyhaving a happy parrot requires hard work. With a trulycommitted investment of patience and understanding, the rewards are endless: Havinga parrot trust you, giving you the gift of its love .is a treasure money cannot buy. It is aunique and marvelously wonderful gift!

Congo African Grey Parrot(Psittacus erithacus erithacus):This is the nominate subspecies, larger than the Timneh at about 33 cm (13 in)long, with light grey feathers, cherry red tails, and an all black beak.[1]Immaturebirds of this subspecies have tails with a darker, duller red towards the tip(Juniper and Parr 1999) until their first moult which occurs within 18 months ofage. These birds also initially have greyiriseswhich change to a pale yellowcolour by the time the bird is a year old. The Congo grey parrot is found on theislands ofPrncipeandBiokoand is distributed from south-easternIvory Coastto

WesternKenya,NorthwestTanzania,SouthernDemocratic Republic of theCongo(DRC) and NorthernAngola.In aviculture, it is often called a "CAG". Timneh African Grey Parrot(Psittacus erithacus timneh):

These are smaller in size, have a darker charcoal grey colouring, a darkermaroon tail, and a light, horn-coloured area to part of the upper mandible. Thetimneh grey parrot is endemic to the western parts of the moist Upper Guineaforests and bordering savannas of West Africa fromGuinea-Bissau,Sierra Leoneand SouthernMalieast to at least 70 km (43 mi) east of theBandama RiverinIvory Coast.It is often called a "TAG". As pets Timnehs begin learning to speakearlier than Congos, and are often said to be less nervous around strangers andnovel situations.

Some aviculturalists recognize a third and even a fourth subspecies, but these are notdistinguishable in scientific studies.[2]

[edit] Longevity

Like many large parrots, the African Grey is along-livedbird. The Animal Ageing andLongevity Database states the maximum reliably recorded longevity for the species asbeing that of a bird still alive in captivity at the age of 49.7 years. Also acknowledged areclaims of captive African Grey Parrots reaching the ages of 73 and 93,[3]whereas theWorld Parrot Trustlists a longevity of 5060 years for an African Grey in captivity.[4]

[edit] Status and conservation
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Timneh African Grey Parrot (wings clipped)

Rarer than previously believed, it is uplisted from a species of Least Concern to NearThreatened in the 2007IUCN Red List.

[5]A recent analysis suggests that up to 21% of

the global population may be taken from the wild annually,[5]primarily for the pet trade.

The species is endemic to primary and secondaryrainforestof West and CentralAfrica.[6]Grey parrots depend on large old trees for the natural hollows they use fornesting. Studies in Guinea and Guinea-Bissau have found that the preferred species ofnesting trees are also preferred timber species.

[7]There is a positive relationship

between the status of the species and the status ofprimary forest:[8]where theforestsare declining, so too are populations of Grey parrots.[7]

Congo African Grey Parrot in a bird park

The African Grey Parrot is listed on Appendix II of the Convention on InternationalTrade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). This requires both thatexports be accompanied by a permit issued by a national authority and that a findinghas been made that the export is non-detrimental to the species in the wild. Withexports totalling more than 350,000 specimens from 19942003,[9]the grey parrot isone of the most heavily-traded CITES-listed bird species. In response to continuingpopulation declines, exceeded quotas and unsustainable and illegal trade, includingamong range states, CITES included the grey parrot in Phase VI of the CITES Reviewof Significant Trade in 2004. This review has resulted in recommended zero exportquotas for several range states and a CITES Decision to develop regional managementplans for the species.
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In the United States, importation of wild-caught Grey parrots is prohibited under the U.S.Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992. In the European Union, an EU Directive of 2007prevents importation of this and any other "wild-caught" bird for the pet trade.

[edit] Mimicry and intelligence

Further information:Talking bird#African_Grey_Parrots

Unlike other parrots, wild African Greys have been documented imitating the calls ofseveral other species.

Dr.Irene Pepperberg's research with captive African greys, most notably with a birdnamedAlex,has scientifically demonstrated that they possess the ability to associatesimple human words with meanings, and to intelligently apply the abstract concepts ofshape, colour, number, zero-sense, etc. According to Pepperberg and otherornithologists

[who?], they perform many cognitive tasks at the level of dolphins,

chimpanzees, and even a humantoddler.[10]

Many pet Congo African Greys learn to speak slowly until their second or thirdyear.[citation needed]Timnehs are generally observed to start speaking earlier.[citation needed]Both subspecies seem to have same ability and tendency to produce human speech,but vocal ability and proclivity may range widely among individual birds.

One notable African Grey isN'kisi,who in 2004 already was said to have a vocabularyof over 950 words and was noted for creative use of language,[11]as had been Alex. Forexample, whenJane Goodallvisited N'kisi in his New York home, he greeted her with"Got a chimp?" as he'd seen pictures of her with chimpanzees in Africa .

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A study led by Dr. Dalila Bovet ofParis West University Nanterre La Dfense,publishedin 2011 demonstrated that African Grey Parrots were able to coordinate and collaboratewith each other to an extent, to solve problems set by scientists, for example two birdspulling strings at the same time in order to obtain food - or one bird standing on a perchin order to release a food-laden tray, whilst the other then pulled the tray out from thetest apparatus (both would then feed). The birds in question were observed waiting fortheir partners to perform the necessary actions so that their behaviour could besynchronized. It was also noted that the parrots appeared to express individualpreferences as to which of the other test birds they chose to work with.

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Singer Canary Species Profile

Traits: The American singer canary (also known as the yellow variegated canary) is apopular song canary that is a cross between a Border canary (one-third) and a Germanroller canary (two-thirds). The resulting American singer canary possesses the best traits ofboth: the musical song of the roller and the sweet looks of the border. The combinationmakes this canary one of the most popular canaries in the United States.

The American singer canary is a favorite among bird owners because of its pleasant,outgoing personality and its beautiful singing. It was originally bred to be both musical andattractive, and it is prized for its song, which is louder, freer and more varied than that ofroller canary but softer than the border canarys more choppy song. They are good-natured,social birds that are also active, lively and hardy.

Behavior/Health Concerns: The American singer canary does well in either cages oraviaries. They are on the timid side and should not be housed together with parakeets,lovebirds or other hookbills that tend to be more aggressive. Additionally, males can beterritorial and should be kept separately. They like to bathe daily and should be given waterto do so. Their environment should not be wet, cool or drafty, and if they are given space tosunbathe, they should also have a shaded area to protect from too much sun. Keepperches clean to avoid any foot problems.

AFRICAN GREY PARROT.

Life Span of the African Grey Parrot :50 - 70+ years

African Grey Parrot Intelligence: The African Grey is one of themost intelligent parrots and is believed by most to be the best at

imitating human speech

The African grey parrot has got to be one of the most charming parrots.The African grey parrot has a wonderful character, a combination ofintell igence and charm. African grey parrots have been kept as pets forover 4000 years. The Egyptians are thought to be the first to keep the

African grey parrot as pets, as depicted in their hieroglyphics. The Greeksalso highly valued the African grey parrot as pets, as did the Romans whokept these intell igent birds in highly ornate cages. The tradition of keepingthe African grey parrot continued with King Henry VIII keeping one as apet. Today, the African grey parrot is sti l l kept as a prized pet. This

information was taken from www.theafricangreyparrot.com

At Cub Creek Science Camp we have two African Grey Parrots namedBabby and Lucy they are shy and reserved but do have a range ofvocalizations. They love to take peanuts from our campers duringScience Camp. They do not l ike to talk in front of people but when yourback is turned you may hear a voice behind you. Babby, our male, has avery deep voice while Lucy, the female, has a higher pitched voice.
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Did you Know? List of Facts about Parrots

Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusua

and interesting facts about Parrots, trivia and information, including some useful statistics about animals

ill fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults. Interesting Facts about Parrots are as follows:

Fact 1 - Definition: Parrots are usually brightly colored tropicalbirdswith short hooked beaks andthe ability to mimic sounds. There are about 250 different species Fact 2 - Parrots are described as zygodactylous. A zygodactyl bird has the first and fourth toes

directed backward the second and third pointing forward Fact 3 - They have a short rounded or even tail, and some have a naked space on the cheeks such as

the gray parrot, or jako of Africa and the Amazon and the green parrots of America Fact 4 - Many species of parrots, as cage birds, learn to imitate sounds, and to repeat words and

phrases Fact 5 - Parrots eat seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and other plant material Fact 6 - They are highly intelligent birds Fact 7 - Parrots are found on all tropical and subtropical continents

Fact 8 - Pet Parrots are popular due to their sociable and affectionate nature, their intelligence,bright colours and their ability to imitate human voices

Fact 9 - The Budgerigar is a small parrot and is the most popular of all pet bird species Fact 10 - Other parrot species that are kept as pets include macaws, Amazons, cockatoos, African

Greys, lovebirds, cockatiels and parakeets Fact 11 - Lifespan: 80 years Fact 12 - Parrots are omnivores, this means they eat both vegetables and meat Fact 13 - Weight: 2.25 oz (65 g) to 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg)

Fact 14 - Height: 3.5 in (8.7cm) to 40 in (100 cm)

Fact 15 - They use their bills and toes for climbing
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Fact 16 - Parrots are monogamous - they mate for life

Fact 17 - African gray parrots are the best mimics. Wild parrots do not imitate Fact 18 - Parrots are the only birds that can bring food to its mouth with its foot Fact 19 - The biggest parrot is the Hyacinth Macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) which grows up

to 39 inches (100cm) long and can weigh almost 5 pounds

Fact 20 - The smallest parrot is the buff-faced pygmy parrot (Micropsitta pusio) which is only 3.5inches (9 cm) tall and weighs as little as 0.4oz (11,5g) Fact 21 - Parrot eggs are always white Fact 22 - There are 11 million pet parrots in the United States Fact 23 -Endangered Species:130 species are listed as near threatened or worse by the

International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Fact 24 - Parrots classified as 'Endangered' include those on the following list: Red-Tailed Amazon (Red-Tailed Parrot)

Imperial Amazon

Yellow-Headed Amazon

Red-Browed Amazon

Vinaceous Amazon

Green-Cheeked Amazon

Norfolk Island ParakeetPink-Billed Parrotfinch

Golden-Shouldered Parrot

Thick-Billed Parrot

Black-Eared Parrotlet

Golden-Tailed Parrotlet

Hyacinth Macaw

Red-Fronted Macaw
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Carnaby's Black Cockatoo Fact 24 - Parrots classified as 'Critically Endangered' include those on the following list:

Puerto Rican Amazon

Night Parrot

Fuertes's Parrot

Orange-Bellied Parrot

Yellow-Eared Conure

Owl Parrot

Lear's Macaw

Blue-Throated Macaw

Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo

Red-Vented Cockatoo

Mauritius Parakeet

Glaucous Macaw

Facts about Parrots

We have included a selection of trivia and interesting facts about Parrots which we hope will be of help with

homework. Most of these interesting facts about Parrots are quite amazing and some are little known pieces of trivia

and facts! Many of these interesting pieces of animal information and fun facts about Parrots and info will help youincrease your knowledge on the subject of animals and Parrots.


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African Grey Parrot Information and facts

The African Grey parrot is most certainly one of the most beautiful and easiest parrots tokeep in captivity. These parrots are from Central Africa, they are very intelligent and arewell known for their cognitive and talking abilities. African Greys generally communicatewell with their owners and are capable of developing a large vocabulary.

They grow to around 10 to 14 inches in length, and that therefore seen as a medium-

sized parrot. African Grey parrots all may have two types. There is a Congo African Grey,

which is light Grey and has a red tail. The Timneh African Grey is a darker charcoal Grey

with a maroon tail. Generally the males are larger than the females. The males are usually

12 to 14 inches in size. Actually both sexes will the same, one way to spot the difference

is female African Grey parrot have a thinner neck and narrower head.

Because these parrots have a long life span may need some one will can make a long-

term commitment. African Greys can live as long as 60 years. Because of their highintelligence, African Greys require an owner that is experienced and who can understand

their needs. Being stimulated in an interactive environment is important, because they

can easily become bored. African Greys need their intellectual needs met otherwise their

boredom could turn to feather picking and other behavioral problems.

Since they are so sensitive this can lead to behavioral problems. It seems that even small

changes to their daily routine and surroundings can lead to an African Grey parrot

becoming cranky and frustrated. In the most part these birds are typically well behaved

and great pets, however there can be challenges. African gays need to be disciplined,

otherwise they can get into trouble. They might chew something or bite. They can quickly

pick up behaviors therefore if you unintentionally show them bad habits, it will be just as

easy to reinforce good ones.

Because they are very social birds, African Grey parrot's make fantastic pets. In the wild

their natural instinct is to flock together. An African Grey parrot living in a home

environment will usually adopt the family into their flock. It seems some of them even

cuddle their owners. Even though they don't always like physical contact they seem to

enjoy head scratching and petting. Most experienced African Grey owners are not

bothered bythe birds very strange signs of affection.

A deep sign of affection for an African Grey is regurgitation, and they will even try to kisstheir owners on the mouth.

It is not recommended that you allow the bird to kiss you, because humans mouths

contain bacteria that is harmful to the birds The birds really do need companionship, and

owners should realize the importance of understanding this.

African Grey parrots have great personalities and human like qualities to. These birds

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