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Understanding the Congo African Grey Parrot: Habitat, Behavior, and Care

The Congo African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a captivating species known for its exceptional intelligence and ability to mimic human speech. This bird, measuring 13-14 inches and weighing around 14 oz, is characterized by its striking grey body, red tail, and white facial markings. Native to the rainforests of East Africa, these parrots face threats from habitat destruction and are currently classified as vulnerable. They require devoted owners due to their long lifespan of 50-70 years. Discover the fascinating life cycle, social behavior, and dietary needs of this beloved pet.

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Understanding the Congo African Grey Parrot: Habitat, Behavior, and Care

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  1. Congo African Gray Psittacuserithacuserithacus

  2. Classification • Scientific Name: Psittacuserithacus • Kingdom: Animalia • Phylum: Chordata • Class: Aves • Order: Psittaciformes • Family: Psittacidae • Genus: Psittacus • Species: erithacus Status: Vulnerable

  3. Relatives • Timneh African Gray Congo African Gray Vs. -Faster maturity rate & more outgoing -Able to learn how to talk at 6 months • Slower maturity rate & more cautious • Able to learn how to talk at one year • More wanted by owners

  4. Size • About 13-14 inches long • Weighing about 14oz

  5. Appearance • Grey body • Red tail feathers • White around the eyes • Black beak • White legs

  6. Male vs. Female Male Female

  7. Distribution • East coast of Africa

  8. Habitat • Rainforests • Hollowed tree holes for nests • Live near fresh water source

  9. Habitat Destruction • Logging in areas where there are dead hollow trees

  10. Conservation Status • Vulnerable • Population: Unknown

  11. Reproduction and Parental Care • Males attract females by dancing and singing • Females respond by mimicing or declining and flying away • Females lay 4 eggs and incubate for 28 days • Both parents help • They babies can fly at 3 months and they leave at 6 months

  12. Life Span • 50-70 years is the estimate for wild and captivity • The owner needs to know what they are getting into before they get the parrot

  13. Diet • Includes fruit, seeds, buds, nectar, and pollen; occasionally insects or other meat will be eaten

  14. Human Relationships • The African Grey is a very wanted pet • The Grays live for so long that they need a very devoted owner • In the wild the Grays are very shy

  15. Talking • The African Gray is one of the only birds able to mimic human noises • They can not only say hello is one voice but in many • 900 word vocabulary • They can make onomatopoeia sounds • They can make other animals noises • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rfGEtALHYs

  16. Bioexpedition.com • Seaworld.com • http://s1.zetaboards.com/Conceptual_Evolution/topic/4212008/1/

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