The Smartest Parrot In The World
The amount of tricks
and things you can teach a Parrot is endless, if you couple that with a ton of
patience and love for your Fids, but could these Parrots actually understand
what you’re saying? Or are they really processing repeated actions and noise,
followed by mimicry? We’re about to unravel the first Parrot species to break
that belief, and find out why their intelligence is more than just mimicry.
The African Grey Parrot
African Grey Parrots
have been around since the 18th century or possibly earlier. Like
their name denotes, these parrot species are native to the Africa, and are
split into two sub-species, the Congo African Grey Parrot, and Timneh Parrot.
They gained popularity as Pets amongst the Nobles and Royalty due to their
intelligence and ability to speak the human language.
It was said that King
Henry VIII had an African Grey Parrot whom enjoyed calling in Boatmen to the Palace
just for its own amusement. Queen Victoria, known for her avid love for all types
of Pets, owned a variety of Parrots too, in which included an African Grey
Parrot.
Appearance
The African Congo
Grey Parrot is not to be mistaken for the Timneh Parrot, there are a few distinctive
features to help distinguish both species. Timneh Parrots are slightly smaller
than the Congo African Grey Parrots. The average height and weight of an adult
Timneh is 29 centimetres, 300 grams, and the Congo African Grey Parrot is 33
centimetres, 450 grams.
Both species have
grey plumage and a white face, but the Timneh Parrot has an overall Darker Grey
plumage with a notable pink mark above their black beaks. Whereas the Congo
African Grey Parrot a light Grey plumage and darker Grey feathers on head and wings, all followed by faint white tippings. The
Congo African Grey Parrot has no pink mark on their bills. Last but not least,
the Timneh Parrot has deep Maroon tail feathers as compared to the rich Crimson
tail feathers of the Congo.
Personality
An African Grey
Parrot is known to be great human companion because of its natural inquisitiveness
with humans and things. This makes them extremely intelligent and able to learn
things quickly, accompanied with lots of social interactions and training of
course. Most Parrots are able to speak words and listen to commands, but what differentiates
an African Grey Parrot is its ability to answer questions in sentences and
appropriately.
They can be very
loyal and friendly Pets, but not without proper care. Their wild instincts can
still be rather spontaneous, making them come off rather reserved to strangers
and unfamiliar objects. Ensure that their cage is of an appropriate size,
filled with destructible and safe toys. Provide them with lots of playtime
outside of their cages. Without these daily activities, an African Grey Parrot
may eventually develop stress related habits like feather plucking and also
nipping. With proper care, an African Grey Parrot have a lifespan of 40 to 60
years (Life-long commitment and friendship!)
Alex The African Grey
A notable name amongst
the smartest of its kind from way back is Alex, the African Grey Parrot.
Together with his owner, Doctor Pepperberg, they shattered the myth of Parrots
only being able to mimic, by conducting a series of studies.
(Don’t worry, Alex was not subjected to
torturous studies, in fact he lived a good life of organic food and undying
love) The study went so well, that Alex was able to differentiate objects
in terms of colour, shape and size. Plus understand, manipulate and speak in sentences.
Watch the video below to be convinced of Alex’s intelligence! Sadly, Alex died of natural reasons in 2007.
Adopt An African Grey Parrot
While intelligent
Pets are attractive and fun, they should not be subjected to trade. Did you
know that the overwhelming Pet trade has resulted in the African Grey Parrot
species to be endangered in the World? So if you ever encounter a chance to safe
one instead of buying, please do so!
We have met many
individuals that have enjoyed the bond they have established with their pet
Birds of all sizes and species, and although all of them may not have been
adopted, we are certain that they were mostly rescued and are being well taken
care of, just ask anyone in the local bird groups! In efforts of gathering the
avid Parrot appreciators and lovers, these veterans in training had recently
conducted a gathering at Sentosa, and it was indeed a beautiful, feathery flock
of talented Flight trainers and their Fids. Have you been to a Flight gathering
in your country too?
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