| There are several parrots from Africa. Including the Timneh, Congo
African Grey, Senagal, and Meyers.
Timneh greys are smaller in size and have lighter colored, reddish
upper beaks and dark, reddish-brown tails. Most breeders believe
a hand fed Timneh makes as good a pet as a larger grey. The Congo
greys are larger and lighter than the Timneh.
Greys are very intelligent. A European study found them to have
the intelligence of a five year old child and the emotional development
of a two year old. Many grey owners can tell you many stories of
the uncanny way that their greys relate to their moods and to the
situations at hand. There are just too many anecdotes told about
these parrots for all of them to happen by chance---African greys
can think!!!!
Senegal parrots are very popular with breeders and pet owners.
They are the most commonly produced of the small African parrots.
Hand fed Senegals make good quality pets.
Meyer parrots have a grey/black hood and wings, aqua breast, turquoise
back, yellow shoulder flashes and head patch, yellowish-green underparts,
bright red eyes in adults.
They're not great talkers like the African Grey or Timneh, but can
learn a reasonable vocabulary, depending on the individual bird
and the owner's willingness to spend time training.
Click on one of the species below
for more information
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