How To Care African Gray Parrot: Everything You Need to Know!

The African grey parrot’s ability to talk and mimic sounds makes this medium-sized parrot a captivating companion. African grey owners often report that their greys oftentimes talk in context and seem very attuned to their people’s emotions. The African grey parrot is not just a top talker — this bird is also known for its extreme intelligence, which gives them the moniker “The Einsteins of the Bird World.”
he African grey parrot is one of the most talented talking/ mimicking birds on the planet, giving it quite a reputation among bird enthusiasts. Not only do bird keepers love this intelligent bird, it’s one of the most recognizable species to bird novices as well — everyone knows the African grey parrot. This parrot is one of the oldest psitticine species kept by humans, with records of the bird dating back to biblical times. Understated beauty and a brainy no-nonsense attitude are what keep this parrot at the peak of popularity.

At first glance, the African grey is a medium-sized, dusty-looking gray bird, almost pigeon-like — but further investigation reveals a bright red tail, intelligent orange eyes, and a stunning scalloped pattern to its plumage.
African grey parrots generally inhabit savannas, coastal mangroves, woodland and edges of forest clearings in their West and Central Africa range. Though the larger of the African grey subspecies is referred to as the Congo African grey, this bird actually has a much wider natural range in Africa, including the southeastern Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Tanzania. The Timneh African grey is found in a smaller region along the western edge of the Ivory Coast and through southern Guinea. Their diet in the wild consists mostly of palm nuts, seeds, fruits, and leafy matter.

Care & Feeding
There’s a reason why the African grey is often considered the poster bird for parrot intelligence — not only is this bird inclined to amass a large vocabulary, African greys also demonstrate an aptitude for recognizing the meaning of words and phrases.

African greys need plenty of toys that challenge their intelligence, such as foraging and puzzle toys. Nutri-Berries by Lafeber Company are perfect for foraging. This complete food blends a balance of grains, seeds, and other nutrients in the shape of a berry. Because the grains and seeds are mostly whole and formed into a berry shape, it encourages African greys to hold, nibble, and even play with the Nutri-Berries. This mimics the foraging that African greys do in the wild.

[CalebplaysGT]

Thx I’m getting my first bird and I really like this one so I’m doing as much research as possible

[nicholjackson]

When loves dies, stealing titles, keys, eyeshadow. Hi me and my shadow! playing

[KatiaKotelnikova]

nutriberries are not balanced or a good food for your bird!!!

[Animalslife]

I'm buying a used cage with perches and toy should i get new toys or will it be ok?

[briannemurray]

I’ve heard different things about them that they’re very social and they love cuddles. And they’re best for beginners. Which is it then?

[NYandAZ]

As an owner of a 5 year old CAG, this is NOT even close to being everything you need to know. Husbandry. Your food suggestions are highly inaccurate. Seeds should be avoided at all costs. Pellets should make up 75% of the diet while they need fresh veggies to make up the other 25%.
You didn’t even touch on the size of a cage nor that they need 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night. They need sunlight and showers so their powder will not build up and start itching it. This video is so bad with the information that it should be removed immediately!!

[timothycamp]

Funny how I just read this word for word on the internet

[Benvw]

Thought you had to core apples as the seeds are poisonous

[LLewis-vuqf]

Orange eyes?? 🤔 None of the grays in the video had orange eyes.