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African grey parrots

Native to equatorial Africa, the African grey parrot is scientifically known as belonging to the genus Psittacus. This genus contains just two species: Psittacus erithacus (the Congo grey) and Psittacus timneh (the Timneh grey). They’re medium-sized and weigh about 400 grams.

African grey parrots make popular pets due to their incredible intelligence levels and ability to mimic human speech and other sounds. They’re not beginner birds though, as they’re sensitive and need specialized care.

Find articles on everything you need to know about these parrots, like African grey lifespan, care and more.

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What Is The Lifespan Of An African Grey Parrot?

Published: April 21, 2020Modified: March 7, 2024

If you own an African grey parrot or are thinking of adding one to your family, you might be wondering how long you can expect your partner in crime to …

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  • About
  • Parrots by species
    • List of parrot species
    • African grey parrots
    • Amazon parrots
    • Budgies
    • Caiques
    • Cockatiels
    • Cockatoos
    • Conures
    • Eclectus
    • Indian ringnecks
    • Lories & lorikeets
    • Lovebirds
    • Parakeets
    • Parrotlets
    • Quaker parrots
  • Parrot care
    • Parrot accessories
    • Parrot diet
    • Parrot comparisons
    • Parrot DIY
    • Parrot facts
    • Parrot lifespan
    • Parrot talking
    • Parrot training
    • Wild parrots