Latin Name: Psittacus Erithacus

Length: 14 inches
Weight: 400-650 grams

Life Span: 40-50 years
Incubation: 28 days
Age at weaning: 14-16 weeks
Age of maturity: 3-4 years

Description: Overall color is varying shades gray with red trail freathers. Eyes of young birds are gray, but will change to grayish-yellow in adulthood

Temperament: The African Grey is extremely intelligent, perhaps topping all other parrots in it's ability to talk and learn new things throughout a lifetime. They are also one of the most rigid and pattern oriented of all parrots, being keenly observant and sensitive to the slightest change in routine. Excellent talkers and mimics, these birds can accurately imitate specific human voices and household noises such as the doorbell, telephone, or microwave. As very empathetic and emotional birds, greys have distinct personalities and can be demanding of their owner's time and attention.

Talking Ability: Excellent
Noise Level: Moderate