Congo African Grey is most famously known for their high intelligence and fantastic talking ability. but they are so much more. They can make outstanding companions and they are extremely social. The decision to add a Congo African Grey to the family should not be taken lightly. They require lots of training and consistent love and interaction. It is a life-long commitment but one that can be extremely rewarding. Congo Greys are large with a light grey face, and bright red tail. these birds can live as long as 50-70 years.

Health

Like any parrot, a healthy diet is important for the African Grey Congo. In addition to a good pellet diet, fresh fruits and vegetables are needed to give them good nutrition, though they cannot eat certain seeds such as avocado and fruit pits. Some good fruits and vegetables include broccoli, Brussels sprouts, green & black-eyed peas, banana, and cantaloupe. They should also be allow nuts such as almonds, rice, pasta, unsweet cereal, and eggs. The African Grey is a highly intelligent parrot that requires constant stimulation and attention. If they do not receive enough of both they will usually develop behavior problems. A highly problematic behavior problem seen in African Greys is feather plucking. This is a form of self-mutilation, which can range from moderate to serve. In moderate cases the bird will pluck some feathers, in severe cases, they can pluck themselves

Behavior

The African Grey Congo is a beautiful, intelligent parrot, that would make a wonderful addition to your family, as long as you understand their capabilities and have the patience to give them all that they need. Owning a parrot is something that takes lots of love and time, in order to have a good relationship with them. They have definite needs, and if fulfilled, you will have a lifelong friend. There are many attributes to sharing your world with an African Grey Congo. They have the intelligence level of a five-year-old, yet the emotional level of a two-year-old. It is quite like having a perpetual toddler in your home.

If unattended they have enough abilities to get themselves in trouble, so it is always important to keep an eye on them. Nevertheless, they love to interact with their family, and will like to be everywhere you are, whether at the kitchen table, or taking a shower. In the wild, the African Grey is a flock bird, so you and your family are their flocks in their eyes. They want to be with you as much as possible. They do not necessarily have to be on you to interact but like to be include in the family activities whether it be watching TV or cleaning the house, as long as they are involve in some way, they are happy. The African Grey is know for its talking ability.

History

The African Grey Congo originates from Central Africa, from the southeast portion of the Ivory Coast extending to western Kenya, down to Tanzania and Angola. Greys from Congo can be somewhat larger, and those from Nigeria can be darker in their wing coverts.