The African grey mostly occupies the West-Central areas of Africa. This includes the countries of the Congo, Cameroon, the Ivory Coast. Although they are spread out throughout many countries including countries where they are kept as pets, they are an endangered species. If you have a grey parrot, they are very special indeed! They are known for their intelligence, warmth, kindness to their owners. Their imitation of alarm noises, water drips, and other miscellaneous and pretty funny sounds. Their silver color feathers camouflage with cloudy skies, and their tail feathers are sometimes red. The more expensive African greys are entirely red (but still called African greys). They require a lot of care and attention, and hopefully, this small handbook can help! African greys just like all other bird companions have emotional, physical, and nutritional needs. Daily outside-cage playtime, exercise, and healthy food are crucial for their well-being. If kept in cages all day they will experience loneliness which can turn to feather plucking and night frights where they bash around violently at night. We will go over some tips for African grey parrot care in the following section. We will cover a few things in this small guide, including considerations to make before purchasing an African grey, African grey parrot care, why you should be concerned about what your African grey eats, what the best African grey food is, and an FAQ section at the end.

What Makes an African Grey Parrot Different From Other Birds?

African grey parrots are uncommonly intelligent. In fact, bringing one into your home can often feel like you're bringing a new human into the mix! Some research shows that African grey parrots operate at the cognitive level of a six-year-old human! This news may be exciting if you're looking for a bird that will be a true companion and mind match! However, it's important to know that owning an African grey can be overwhelming if you've never owned a bird before. In fact, African grey parrots are not typically recommended for people with particularly busy lifestyles. What's more, these precocious beauties typically have life spans lasting between 40 and 60 years. It's important to really grasp the responsibility of making a lifetime commitment to loving and caring for an African grey parrot. It's also important to really consider your noise tolerance. African greys have a reputation for being noisy. Someone who is sensitive to sounds may not find life with an African grey to be enjoyable. In addition, boisterous greys can be disruptive in homes where infants or children routinely take naps. Just make sure you're prepared to tolerate and enjoy lively chatter from your extroverted, opinionated African grey before you make the commitment! 

Our African Grey Handbook goes in depth about African Grey parrots' care and diet, check it out!