The Timneh African Grey Parrot
Fast Facts
Timneh African gray parrots are smaller than their Congo cousins, and their feathers on their head, back, and upper chest are a darker grey, with a distinct “V” shape of dark feathers over a lighter shade of gray on their abdomen. Their beaks are pink to beige with black sides on the upper beak and black on the lower beak. Some consider them less sensitive than Congo African grays.
One of the most intelligent parrots and best talkers, capable of learning human language and speaking words in context, able to learn tricks and figure out simple puzzles
One of the most intelligent parrots and best talkers, capable of learning human language and speaking words in context, able to learn tricks and figure out simple puzzles
Timneh African Grey Parrot Native Region & Natural Habitat
Native Region:
West and Central Africa
Natural Habitat:
Tree holes in rainforests, savannas, mangroves
Average Size in Grams: 201-400 grams
Cost to Acquire: $1000+
Interaction Level: Highly Social
Good Pet for a Child? No
Cage Size: Large
Average Lifespan: 36-50 years
Involvement Required: High
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Timneh African Grey Parrot Care, Feeding and Behavior
Fresh water/pellets/fresh produce daily, large cage with numerous levels for climbing, toys for chewing and foraging, exposure to radio or television when alone to keep company, a great deal of daily attention and time out of cage to socialize, annual veterinary check-ups, regular nail clipping +/- misting to bathe, exposure to artificial UV light if kept indoors, best if housed singly
Timneh African Grey Parrot Personality & Behavior
intelligent, shy, one-on-one, talkative
Zupreem Primary Food Recommendation: FruitBlend
If Converting Timneh African Grey Parrot From A Seed Diet To A Pellet Diet, What is the Best Conversion Method?
Tough Love
Health and Common Conditions:
vitamin A deficiency, feather picking, psittacine beak and feather disease, calcium deficiency, repiratory tract infections, aspergillosis fungal infection, avian ganglioneuritis/bornavirus
Does Timneh African Grey Parrot Typically Bond to One Person?
Often
Do They Bite? Painful Bite
Can You Put More Than One In The Same Cage? No
Best Bird Food and Treats For Timneh African Grey Parrot
Zupreem Natural
Zupreem Sensible Seed
Zupreem Pure Fun
Zupreem Real Rewards
