Guide Note: African Grey Parrots are a species of parrot native to West and Central Africa. Of the two main varieties of African Grey, the Congo African Grey Parrot has a stronger ability to imitate speech, and is thus a more popular pet. The Timneh African Grey is similar in appearance, but has a horn-colored beak, maroon tail, and is slightly smaller.

Despite their popularity as pets, they have a powerful bite and sharp nails. Anyone looking to keep a parrot as a pet should get hands-on experience with the African Grey before acquiring one. In the wild, they eat a varied diet consisting primarily of nuts, fruits, and leaves. Pet African Greys should be fed a varied diet including pellets, fruits, vegetables, and a few nuts. Avoid feeding chocolate, dairy, salty foods, avocado rhubarb, as these are toxic to birds.

Though not independently confirmed, Birdlife International estimates that 21% of the African Grey population is eliminated from the wild each year. They are listed as "near-threatened" by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. This level is above the "least concern" listing, but is not dire enough to be considered "threatened". Fast Facts:

Lifespan: 60 years
African Greys are noted for their intelligence
People have been keeping African Greys as pets for over 4,000 years
Greys can have a vocabulary of over 2000 words and can mimic various sounds with amazing accuracy
African Greys have the intellectual capacity of a 5 year old child
Like all parrots, African Greys require frequent attention, various toys, a large cage and a stimulating environment

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African Grey Parrot

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Wikipedia: African Grey Parrot
Africangreys.com: African Grey Parrot
Upatsix.com: Grey Parrot FAQ
Parrot Parrot: Best Talkers of the Parrot World
Hand Reared Parrots: Health Issues and Other Pertinent Information on your Grey
African Congo Grey: African Grey Parrot
Google Images: African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot History and Trivia

Wikipedia: African Grey Parrot
Hand Reared Parrots: Health Issues and Other Pertinent Information on your Grey
African Congo Grey.com: History and Vital Statistics for the African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot Adoption

Yahoo! Directory: Parrot Humane and Rescue Societies
Avian Welfare Coalition
Adoption Information: Parrot Rehabilitation Society
Los Angeles Adoption Agency: Parrots First
United Kingdom Parrot Rescue: Rescue Abused and/or Abandoned African Greys...
Massachusetts Adoption Agency: Parrot Adoption
Rescue the Birds: Parrot rescue and adoption shelter
Feathered Friends Forever: A Sanctuary for Abused and Abandoned Parrots

African Grey Parrot Feeding

About.com:The Care and Feeding of the African Grey
Central Pets: AS with any Pet, A Healthy Diet is Important
Pet Education: Parrot Diet and Bird Nutrition
Article: African Grey Parrots' Food

African Grey Parrot Training

Amazon.com: African Grey Parrot Training
Parrot Training Course: Bird Tricks
About.com: Training Your Pet Parrot
Avian Web: Bird Behavior & Training
Official Site: How to Care for Your Pet Bird Book

African Grey Parrot Grooming

Counsel.net: Grooming Techniques
eHow.com: Grooming Your African Grey
Tailfeathers Network: Regular Baths are Essential
Pet Education: Grooming Your Pet Bird
Bird Guys: Grooming Supplies
MSN Shopping: Bird Grooming Supplies

African Grey Parrot Toys and Accessories

Grey Feather Toys: African Greys need stimulation
Parrot Playhouse:Cage Toys for your African Grey Parrot
Choppers Toys.com: Tantalizing Shreddable Parrot Toys
Windy City Parrot: Parrot Toys
Google Product Search: Bird Cages

African Grey Parrot Health Issues

Hand Reared Parrots: Health Issues and Other Pertinent Information...
Parrot Education: Keep Your Bird Healthy
Pet Education: Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD)
African Greys: African Grey Phobias
AfricanGreyParrot.com: African Grey Parrot Care

African Grey Parrot News and Articles

The New York Times: "Alex, a Parrot Who Had A Way With Words, Dies" (September 10, 2007)
Science Daily: African Grey Parrot Is First Bird To Comprehend... (2005)
Wingscc.com: Information about the African Grey
Edge.org: A Study on the Cognitive and Communicative Abilities of Grey parrots
Authors Guild: Eleven Things you Should Know About the African Grey
Upatsix.com: Grey Parrot FAQ

African Grey Parrot Photos and Videos

Break.com: The Amazing Talking Parrot
Aves Int.com: Pictures of the African Grey
YouTube: Marv The African Grey Breaks it Down for You
Google Images: African Grey Parrot
MSN Live Image Search: African Grey Parrot
Jillwlang.com: African Grey Videos

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