Bird breed
African Grey Parrot
Feathered five-year-old with a lifetime of memories.
Size
12–14 in / 400–650 g
Lifespan
40–60 years
Talk Ability
Exceptional
Noise
Moderate
Origin
Central Africa
Overview
The world's most gifted vocal-learning bird. Alex the Grey demonstrated understanding of concepts like same/different, colors and numbers.
Care & lifestyle
Requires 4+ hours of daily out-of-cage engagement, foraging, novel toys weekly. Susceptible to feather-destructive behavior if under-stimulated.
Diet foundation
- Pellets (Harrisons/Roudybush)
- Fresh veg
- Sprouts
- Calcium sources
Recommended cage min: 36 × 24 × 48 in
Sound profile
- Noise
- Moderate
- Talk ability
- Exceptional
- Social need
- Extreme
Bring home checklist
- · Vet booked within 72 hours
- · Species-correct food & bowls
- · Enrichment / toy rotation
- · ID + microchip / DNA
- · Pet-safe cleaning products
